California Braces for Medicaid Cuts Amid Mental Health Crisis
Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid threaten California's mental health advances, risking accessibility to vital services for millions.
Blue Cross Minnesota Reports Sharp Drop in Operating Profit
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota's parent company, Aware Integrated, experiences a substantial drop in operating profit due to high healthcare utilization and losses in Medicare and Medicaid plans.
Blue Cross Minnesota: 73% Drop in Operating Income in 2024
Blue Cross of Minnesota saw a significant decline in operating income for 2024, attributed to high healthcare usage and losses in Medicaid and Medicare plans.
Medicare Insurer Payments to Increase, Boosting Health Stocks
Health stocks surged after Medicare payments were increased by CMS, impacting Humana, CVS, Elevance, and UnitedHealth.
Former Health Insurance Executive Sues John Oliver for Defamation
A former health insurance executive sues John Oliver for defamation over comments made on 'Last Week Tonight' regarding Medicaid services.
Milwaukee Patient Challenges Deceptive Healthcare Billing
A Milwaukee patient disputes a $500 bill for an 'establish care' appointment and highlights deceptive billing practices in healthcare.
Health Insurers Face Scrutiny Over AI Use in Claims Denials
Health insurance companies are under scrutiny for using AI to deny claims swiftly, prompting state legislation to ensure patient care isn't compromised.
NORD Launches Tool to Help Patients with Rare Diseases Navigate Insurance
Learn about NORD Claim Your Care, a new tool to assist patients with rare diseases in navigating health insurance effectively and making informed decisions.
Former Insurance Executive Sues John Oliver for Defamation
Dr. Brian Morley sues John Oliver for defamation over a segment on Medicaid, alleging false claims about his comments on patient care.
Mercy Health and Cigna Reach Network Agreement in Ohio
Mercy Health has retained Cigna commercial health insurance in its network, ensuring access for thousands of Ohio patients after contract negotiations.