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Statscience2 days ago
UnitedHealth reports 97% of home-visit diagnoses supported by records
UnitedHealth Group released results from an internal audit of home-visit diagnoses for its Medicare Advantage members. The company said 97% of the diagnoses were backed by medical records. Other health insurers filed separate lawsuits against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
world6 days ago
ACA Premiums Projected to Rise 14 Percent Median in 2027 After Enhanced Subsidies Expire
Insurers filed proposals showing a median 14 percent increase for 2027 plans. The jump follows a 20 percent median rise in 2026 after enhanced subsidies expired.
CalMatterspolitics8 days ago
California bill would let drivers share telematics data for possible insurance discounts
Assembly Bill 311 would permit insurers to use vehicle tracking data when setting rates for drivers who opt in. The measure passed the Senate insurance committee after the state insurance department raised concerns about oversight and consumer protections.
Nbc Newsworld8 days ago
ACA Insurers File for 14% Median Premium Increase for 2027 After Enhanced Subsidies End
KFF analysis of rate filings shows proposed hikes following a 20% median rise in 2026. Enrollment dropped by 3 million people this year amid subsidy changes.
cnbc.comscience8 days ago
ACA insurers seek 14% median rate increase for 2027
Health insurance companies filed requests for a median 14% premium increase on 2027 Affordable Care Act plans. The filings come after enrollment fell and enhanced subsidies ended.
kpbs.orgbusiness8 days ago
Health Insurers Propose 14% Median ACA Premium Increase for 2027
KFF analysis of filings from 77 insurers shows a median 14% rise in proposed premiums. The increase follows the end of enhanced tax credits and enrollment declines in 2026.
forbes.compolitics8 days ago
Obamacare plan premiums projected to rise 14 percent in 2027
Projected rates from 77 insurers show a median 14 percent increase for 2027, following a 20 percent rise in 2026. The data cover filings submitted to 16 states and the District of Columbia.
databricks.comworld9 days ago
UK Insurance Payouts for E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Reach £110 Million
The Motor Insurers Bureau has recorded £110 million in total damages for injuries from e-scooters and e-bikes since the first claim in 2019. The total more than doubled in the past year as claims rose to 168 in 2025.
abcnews.go.compolitics9 days ago
California Republicans ask federal officials to reject state healthcare tax plan
Assembly Republicans sent a letter to federal health agencies requesting denial of a managed care tax signed by the governor last week. The measure would require insurers to pay $8.85 per enrollee monthly and could raise annual premiums by about $400 for some families.
freepressjournal.inbusiness14 days ago
India Plans Stake Sales in Eight State Firms After Oil-Price Spike from Iran War
India is speeding up plans to sell stakes in eight state-owned companies, including major insurers and banks, to raise billions of dollars. The sales aim to cover higher energy import bills after supply disruptions from the Iran war.
theconservativetreehouse.comscience16 days ago
Trump Administration Sets $245 Monthly Price for GLP-1 Drugs in Medicare and Medicaid with $50 Copay Requirement
The November agreement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk covered obesity indications previously excluded from Medicare. Coverage required private Medicare insurers to offer the drugs at a $50 copay.
yna.co.krworld17 days ago
Financial Sector Overseas Real Estate Holdings Rose in Q4
South Korean financial institutions held 55.9 trillion won in overseas real estate investments at the end of December, an increase of 800 billion won from the prior quarter. Insurers accounted for the largest share, followed by banks and securities firms.
The Independentworld21 days ago
Novo Nordisk Seeks Wider Insurance Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs
The company is pressing U.S. insurers to cover more of the cost of its GLP-1 medications. Direct consumer purchases now make up 30 percent of injectable sales and 90 percent of the new Wegovy pill.
Abc Newsscience23 days ago
Texas Doctor Pleads Not Guilty to $89 Million Healthcare Fraud Charges Over Student-Athlete Heart Screens
The Justice Department charged Jason Finkelstein with billing insurers for unnecessary cardiovascular tests and certifying results without review. The alleged scheme ran from 2019 through 2025 and involved two unidentified co-conspirators.
New York Postfinance27 days ago
Tanker Traffic Resumes Through Strait of Hormuz After U.S.-Iran Memorandum
Oil tankers, including Saudi supertankers, have resumed passage after the U.S. lifted its naval blockade. Insurers and shipowners remain cautious pending further guarantees.
medpagetoday.comscience27 days ago
CMS Recalculates 2026 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings After Court Found Prior Errors
Federal officials adjusted quality ratings for next year’s Medicare Advantage plans following legal pressure from insurers. The change affects bonus payments that reached $16 billion this year.
nbcnews.comscience31 days ago
Medicare to Cover Weight Loss Drugs for Adults 65 and Older Starting Next Month
The Trump administration will extend a transitional program called Bridge to provide coverage through the end of next year after private insurers declined to join a planned three-year demonstration.
washingtonpost.compolitics31 days ago
Florida Clinic Owner Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for $58 Million 340B Fraud
Jean Jethro Alexandre was convicted in a Florida healthcare fraud conspiracy that submitted more than $58 million in false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers through the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Forbesfinance39 days ago
Medicare Advantage Reaches Majority (55%) of Eligible Beneficiaries in 2026 as Growth Slows and Market Remains Concentrated
KFF data show continued but slower growth in Medicare Advantage despite pullbacks by major insurers. UnitedHealth Group and Humana together hold 46% of enrollees.
Statscience39 days ago
Insurers Extend Routine Vaccine Coverage Through 2027 as Trump Orders Review of Childhood Immunization Schedule
AHIP said its members will keep covering routine vaccines through 2027. The move follows a Trump executive order and a court pause on changes to the childhood schedule.
world48 days ago
Steps for Handling Financial Matters After a Death
Registering a death and locating a will are the first required actions. Families must notify banks, insurers and pension providers while building lists of assets and debts.
New York Postbusiness49 days ago
North Carolina Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Insurance Fraud
Greg Lindberg received a 12-year prison term after pleading guilty to conspiracy and money laundering charges. Prosecutors said he diverted more than $2 billion from insurers that held retirement savings for thousands of policyholders.
Forbesfinance50 days ago
Physician Practice Ownership Shifts as More Doctors Join Larger Organizations
The share of independent physicians has declined, with all but 38 percent having left or sold their practices. Most now work for hospital systems, private equity firms or insurers. Concierge practices have also grown.
nbcnews.comscience52 days ago
Homeowners and Renters Can Take Steps to Speed Insurance Claims Before Summer Disaster Season
NPR reported on three actions that homeowners and renters can take ahead of summer disaster season to help insurance claims process more quickly. The guidance focuses on documentation, policy review, and communication with insurers.
Benzingabusiness52 days ago
Mark Cuban Calls for Breakup of Large Healthcare Conglomerates
Investor Mark Cuban posted on X that vertically integrated insurers and providers hold too much control over the U.S. healthcare system. He said regulators have not prevented consolidation in the past decade and urged support for legislation aimed at splitting up large medical co…
Benzingafinance52 days ago
Mark Cuban Questions Insurer Liability Standards for Coverage Denials
Mark Cuban asked why health insurers can deny care as medically unnecessary without carrying malpractice insurance. The post referenced cases where patients reported worsened conditions after denials.
azernews.azpolitics56 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Rule to Expand Employer IVF Coverage
President Trump has proposed a rule allowing employers to offer standalone fertility benefits with a lifetime cap of $120,000. The measure follows earlier steps to negotiate discounted prices for three IVF drugs but does not require coverage by employers or insurers.
winnipegfreepress.comworld58 days ago
Atlantic Council Fellow Published on Acts of War and Nord Stream Trial
Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw published an article in Prospect on May 18 examining definitions of acts of war. The piece also addresses the ongoing trial of the Nord Stream pipeline owner and its insurers.
theyeshivaworld.comworld59 days ago
Insurers Continue Prior Authorization Requirements for Medical Care
Doctors and patients report that insurers still require prior authorization for many treatments and procedures. The practice has continued despite earlier commitments to reduce its use.
world59 days ago
Melbourne Nightclub Operates Without Public Liability Insurance for Two Years
Pride of our Footscray has run without public liability coverage since 2024 after 18 insurers declined to underwrite the venue. Owner Mat O'Keefe said the business would face bankruptcy if a serious claim arose.
finance59 days ago
Mark Cuban Questions Malpractice Insurance Requirement for Health Insurers
Mark Cuban asked on social media why health insurance companies are not required to carry malpractice insurance when they deny care that later harms patients. The post drew replies from users who shared experiences with denied claims.
medpagetoday.comscience66 days ago
Federal Agencies Hold 20 Stakeholder Meetings on No Surprises Act Arbitration Rule Changes
Federal agencies have held 20 meetings with industry groups this year on updates to the No Surprises Act's Independent Dispute Resolution process. Health care providers and their trade groups accounted for 13 meetings while insurers had four. The final rule, first proposed in Nov…
The Independentworld66 days ago
UK Fire Brigades Tackled 1,760 Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in 2025 Amid Tripling EV and E-Bike Use
Lithium-ion battery fires rose 147 percent from 713 in 2022 to 1,760 last year, with e-bikes the leading source at 520 incidents. London accounted for 44 percent of e-bike fires. Fire officials and insurers called for stronger regulation and safer charging practices.
Forbesfinance67 days ago
Health Insurers Report Lower Medical Loss Ratios in First Quarter
Major health insurance companies including UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health’s Aetna, Centene and Elevance Health reported lower medical loss ratios in the first quarter of 2026 as patient claim costs declined. Enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans fell sharply at United…
asiaone.compolitics68 days ago
Trump Administration Policies Stall Solar Factory Projects With China Ties
Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories. The action stems from uncertainty over whether the factories' ties to China could disqualify them from clean-energy subsidies under new policies of…
france24.comfinance69 days ago
UK Banks and Insurers Await EHRC Guidance After 2024 Supreme Court Ruling on Single-Sex Spaces
An investigation by Sex Matters found that none of 15 examined financial firms could confirm whether access to single-sex facilities was restricted to people of one biological sex. The UK Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that “man” and “woman” refer to biological sex under the Equalit…
Bloombergworld69 days ago
Treasury Secretary Bessent Meets With Insurance Regulators on Private Credit Exposure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with state insurance regulators to discuss the insurance industry's exposure to private credit. The meeting addressed potential risks in the growing private credit market. Officials reviewed how these investments could affect insurers' fi…
Washington Examinerpolitics70 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Paralyzed for Two Months by Iranian Threats
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to commercial shipping for two months due to Iranian threats of attack. Insurers have withdrawn coverage or set prohibitive terms, causing tankers to remain idle and energy prices to rise. The U.S. has begun a naval effort to reope…
raskmedia.com.aufinance74 days ago
S&P 500 Corporate Profits Reach 15-Year High; Healthcare Fraud Reported
S&P 500 companies reported the highest profits in at least 15 years during the first quarter, driven largely by three major technology firms. Separately, healthcare insurers and hospitals have seen record profits amid allegations of fraudulent billing practices in government prog…
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Benzingafinance81 days ago
Mark Cuban Proposes Monthly Deposit Healthcare Model, Calls Insurers 'Non-Insurers'
Billionaire Mark Cuban criticized health insurers on X, describing them as holding companies exploiting oversight gaps. He proposed a healthcare model using monthly deposits similar to ACA silver plan premiums, with funds allocated to stop-loss coverage, primary care and savings…
medpagetoday.comworld82 days ago
50 Health Insurers Commit to Standardizing Prior Authorization for Key Services
Major health insurance companies, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna, committed to standardizing electronic prior authorization requests for services like orthopedic surgeries and imaging. The move spans commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans.
japantimes.co.jpworld84 days ago
Employees from Three Japanese Insurers Accessed Toyota Data Without Authorization
Employees on loan to Toyota from three major Japanese nonlife insurance companies removed company information without authorization, sources said. The insurers involved are Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance.
forbes.comscience85 days ago
CMS Launches Medicaid Fraud Crackdown as Insurers Opt Out of Medicare Weight Loss Drug Pilot
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a nationwide effort to combat Medicaid fraud, requiring states to submit provider revalidation plans. Separately, health insurers declined to participate in a Medicare pilot program for discounted weight loss drugs, prompting…
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BlackRock CEO Notes Split in Investor Interest for Private Credit Between Institutions and Retail
Larry Fink, Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, stated that big institutional investors like insurers are showing increased demand for private credit. He added that retail clients are growing skittish over the asset class and seeking to redeem more shares. The information comes…
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Federal Reserve Examines Banks' Exposure to Private Credit Funds
The Federal Reserve has begun examining major banks for their exposure to private credit funds amid concerns over potential risks. This follows reports of a private credit unwind that began months ago. The Treasury is also reviewing insurers' involvement in these funds.
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Sheer Health Company Assists Patients with Insurance Claim Denials
A company named Sheer Health helps patients navigate denials of health insurance claims. Seventy-three percent of Americans view delays and denials in medical treatment by insurers as a major problem. The service reviews policies and appeals decisions on behalf of clients for a f…
Newsweekworld95 days ago
Options for Obtaining Uncovered Prescription Medications Under Health Insurance
Health insurance plans may not cover certain prescription medications, leaving individuals responsible for full costs. Options include discussing alternatives with health care professionals, requesting exceptions from insurers, and applying for assistance programs. These steps ca…
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Trump Administration Policies Linked to Increased Profits for Health Insurers
Former President Donald Trump stated during his 2016 campaign that he would address issues with health insurance companies. STAT News reported that certain policies under his administration correlated with higher profits for these insurers. The report examined financial data and…
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AI Data Center Expansion Challenges Insurance Industry with New Risks and Opportunities
The rapid growth of AI data centers is testing the insurance sector due to the technology's fast development and intricate financing arrangements. Insurers face difficulties in covering large-scale projects but also see potential for new business. This situation highlights evolvi…
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Bank of England Plans Restrictions on Liability Management Tool Used by Life Insurers
The Bank of England intends to impose restrictions on a financial tool employed by life insurers to transfer billions of pounds in liabilities, according to sources. This tool has enabled insurers to offload risks to third parties. The move aims to address regulatory concerns in…
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upi.comfinance98 days ago
Ship Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Remains Limited Following US-Iran Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to minimal vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with no oil or gas tankers reported since the agreement. Iran reportedly plans to restrict transit to 15 vessels per day under IRGC supervision. Shipowners and insurers exp…
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Health Insurers and Hospitals Recognize AI Scribes Increase Healthcare Costs Without Consensus on Solutions
Health insurers and hospitals have acknowledged in private discussions that AI scribes are contributing to higher healthcare costs. The technology, used to automate clinical documentation, has led to increased billing and administrative expenses. While both parties agree on the i…
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The Boston Globefinance99 days ago
Rhode Island Legislators Introduce Bill to Restrict Insurers' Fossil Fuel Investments
Two Rhode Island state legislators have introduced the Rhode Island Insurance Market Protection Act to limit insurance companies' investments in new fossil fuel projects and phase out existing ones by 2035. The bill responds to rising home insurance premiums and policy cancellati…
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Insurers Secure Medicare Advantage Approvals Amid Ongoing Obesity Drug Developments
Insurers have received approvals for Medicare Advantage plans from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The competition among obesity drugs continues with updates from several pharmaceutical companies. Other biotechnology news includes advancements in gene therapy and…
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Kazakhstan Financial Watchdog Urges Insurers and Firms to Use Local Messaging App for Client Communications
Kazakhstan's Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market has directed insurers and certain financial firms to transition client communications to a domestically developed messaging app. The directive aims to enhance data security and reduce reliance on foreign p…
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US Health Insurers Simplify Prior Authorization for Certain Medical Treatments
Major US health insurers have implemented changes to streamline the prior authorization process for specific treatments, according to industry groups. These adjustments aim to reduce administrative burdens on physicians. The changes follow federal recommendations issued earlier t…
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fastcompany.comfinance100 days ago
UnitedHealth Stock Rises Over 11% After CMS Finalizes Medicare Payment Policies
UnitedHealth Group shares increased by more than 11% following the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' finalization of plans and payment policies. The policies provide a 2.5% annual increase for private insurers, exceeding the anticipated 1.0% rise. This development…
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Diverse Topics in US Politics, Economy, and Technology Highlight Current News Cycle
Recent coverage addresses Democratic resistance to impeaching President Trump, European populist criticism of his foreign policy, and policies benefiting health insurers. Economic updates show low expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts after a meeting. Technology news include…
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