INSURASALES

Former U.S. Rep. Wexton Advances PSP Care Using AI Voice Tech, Spurs Legislation

Former U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton uses AI-generated voice tech to address PSP symptoms, advocates for Parkinson's legislation, impacting healthcare innovation and insurance compliance.

Pfizer Engages with U.S. Government on Drug Pricing Policy Discussions

Pfizer and other pharmaceutical firms have discussed most-favored-nation drug pricing with the U.S. government, highlighting potential impacts on insurance and payer strategies.

Expansion of ICHRAs in New Legislation Could Transform Employer Health Benefits

New legislation expanding Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) aims to increase employer-sponsored health insurance flexibility, reduce costs, and enhance consumer choice in the U.S. market.

Vermont Empowers Regulators to Cut Hospital Reimbursements Amid Insurer Insolvency Risk

New Vermont law allows health regulators to reduce hospital reimbursements from insurers at risk of insolvency, addressing financial strain in the state's health insurance market.

House Budget Proposal Threatens New York Healthcare, Energy, and Tax Systems

The House reconciliation budget bill risks $13.5B in healthcare cuts, $25B in clean energy investment losses, major SNAP reductions, and maintains the SALT cap, raising concerns for New York's insurance and economic landscape.

Texas ACA Rating Area Integration Increases Gold Plan Enrollment Without Expanding Total Coverage

Texas integrated rural ACA rating areas into urban ones, boosting gold plan enrollment without increasing total marketplace enrollment, improving plan choice in rural areas.

CBO: House Bill Could Increase Uninsured by 16M by 2034

Analysis of House reconciliation bill shows potential 16 million increase in uninsured due to Medicaid and ACA changes and premium tax credit expirations by 2034.

House Bill Projects Millions to Lose Health Insurance via Medicaid and ACA Cuts

House tax and spending bill could cause 11 million Americans to lose health insurance due to deep cuts in Medicaid and ACA subsidies, raising costs and enrollment barriers.

Covered California Enrollment Grows Nearly 2 Million Amid Policy Uncertainty

Covered California health insurance enrollment increased to nearly 2 million by 2025, led by growth in the Bay Area. CBO reports signal potential future uninsured increases due to policy changes.

Nearly 70 Rite Aid Pharmacy Closures in Western New York by June 2025 Impact Access to Care

Nearly 70 Rite Aid pharmacies closing in Western New York by June 2025 reduces local access to medications and pharmacy services. Erie County health officials provide guidance for safe prescription transfers and continuity of care.