Examining the Expanding Influence of Health Insurance Companies

Joey Rettino, editorial manager at HEALTH CARE un-covered and co-host of a related podcast, will lead a session on the expanding influence of major health insurance companies. This online event is set for Friday, May 15, 2026, from noon to 1:00 PM via Zoom. Rettino seeks to examine how significant insurers are increasing their foothold in the financial sector and impacting healthcare policy-making.

In 2025, Rettino played a key role in developing The Sunlight Report on UnitedHealth Group. This report provided an in-depth analysis of the company’s mergers and subsidiaries, shedding light on its large conglomerate structure. Additionally, Rettino contributed to the Health Insurance Influence Tracker this year, a tool for monitoring campaign contributions linked to the insurance lobby.

The session aims to deliver insights into the operational strategies of health insurers and their broader implications for the insurance industry. Attendees can expect a detailed discussion on how these strategies influence regulatory compliance and risk management within healthcare policies.