INSURASALES

SelectQuote Faces DOJ Probe, Investor Lawsuit Over Medicare Advantage Sales Practices

SelectQuote faces a DOJ investigation and investor lawsuit over alleged deceptive Medicare Advantage sales practices, triggering a sharp stock decline and regulatory scrutiny.

SelectQuote Faces Investor Lawsuit After DOJ Medicare Sales Probe

SelectQuote faces a securities class-action lawsuit following DOJ intervention over alleged deceptive Medicare Advantage sales, impacting investor confidence and regulatory compliance in the insurance market.

AI-Assisted Prior Authorization Pilot Launches in Washington Medicare

The federal government starts a 6-year AI-assisted prior authorization pilot in Washington and five other states to improve Medicare coverage decisions for costly procedures.

Jack County Hospital District Approves FY 2025-2026 Budget Amid Shifting Medicare Payer Mix

Jack County Hospital District adopts FY 2025-2026 budget with focus on capital needs, rural ambulance grants, and managing shifts between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare claims.

Smart Medigap Plans Expands Medicare Supplement Options in Texas

Smart Medigap Plans broadens Medicare supplement offerings in Texas, enhancing coverage options for Medicare beneficiaries including prescription drug and supplemental insurance.

Impact of MFN Drug Pricing Policy on Medicare Part D Deadline Approaches

The looming deadline for drugmakers to comply with the Most Favored Nation drug pricing policy raises concerns over potential disruptions to Medicare Part D, highlighting regulatory and market risks for U.S. drug pricing and federal entitlement programs.

Value-Based Payment Models Enhance Clinical Outcomes in Medicare Advantage

Study shows value-based payment models with two-sided risk improve clinical quality outcomes for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries compared to fee-for-service.

Medicare Launches AI-Driven Prior Authorization Pilot to Cut Waste

The Trump administration's Medicare pilot introduces AI-driven prior authorization to reduce waste and control costs, raising regulatory and patient care concerns.

Medicare Changes to Orphan Drug Price Negotiation Increase Costs

Recent legislative changes to Medicare’s drug price negotiation program expand orphan drug exclusions, delaying price negotiation for expensive specialty drugs and increasing costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Medicare Part D Coverage Tightens as GLP-1 Drug Costs and Prior Authorizations Rise

Medicare Part D sees near-universal prior authorization and rising out-of-pocket costs for GLP-1 drugs in 2025, reflecting insurer adjustments to new cost and regulatory pressures.