Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenue for Q2 2025 of $1.4 billion, down from $1.48 billion in Q2 2024, primarily due to lower risk adjustment contributions and unfavorable developments in Part D costs [29][30] - Medical margin for Q2 2025 was negative $53 million, compared to positive $106 million in Q2 2024, driven by underperformance in the burden of illness program [30][33] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was negative $83 million, compared to negative $3 million in Q2 2024, reflecting the impact of lower risk adjustments and unfavorable prior period developments [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Medicare Advantage membership at the end of Q2 2025 was 498,000, down from 513,000 in Q2 2024, reflecting a measured approach to membership growth [28] - ACO REACH membership in Q2 2025 was 116,000, down from 132,000 in 2024, aligning with expectations [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has reduced its exposure to Medicare Part D, with less than 30% of its membership carrying Part D risk in 2025, and aims to further decrease this as it enters 2026 [35] - The company expects its same geography growth rate to align with the broader industry for 2025 [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving contract economics and bid visibility with payers, enhancing its data platform, and reducing variability in its business [36] - The leadership transition aims to drive improved execution and strengthen relationships critical to future success [10][11] - The company is committed to enhancing performance and Agilent's position for sustainable value creation, particularly with the improved Medicare reimbursement model expected to take effect next year [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that 2025 is a transition year with industry complexities and headwinds that were more acute than previously expected, leading to underperformance [8][9] - The company is optimistic about realizing the benefits of strategic initiatives in 2026, despite current challenges [7][36] Other Important Information - The company has withdrawn its previously issued full-year 2025 financial guidance due to ongoing market uncertainty [35] - The leadership team is recalibrating the organization's culture to emphasize urgency, accountability, and performance [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on potential positive PYD in Q3 and growth rate into 2026 - Management indicated that there was a small amount of favorable development on quality programs, but the most significant pieces of development were unfavorable, particularly related to risk adjustment [40][41][42] Question: Insights on call trends and cost trends - Cost trends for Q1 were around 6%, and Q2 trends were consistent with Q1, but July data was not yet complete [46][47] Question: Commentary on 2026 class and glide path strategy - Management confirmed that growth for 2026 is under review and will be highly selective based on current business performance [59] Question: Insights on bidding for 2026 - Management noted that payers are looking for improved economics as they head into 2026, and negotiations are ongoing [61][62] Question: CEO search criteria - The company is looking for a CEO with multi-market management capability, experience with primary care physicians, and operational rigor [68][69] Question: Quality incentives and their potential impact - Management expects an increase in quality incentive dollars from 2025 to 2026, as payers are more willing to put dollars at risk for higher performance [75][76]