INSURASALES

Allianz Life Reports Major Social Engineering Data Breach Impacting 1.4M Customers

Allianz Life Insurance Company announces a major social engineering data breach affecting 1.4 million U.S. customers, part of a growing trend of cyberattacks on insurers by groups like Scattered Spider.

Allianz Life Insurance Reports July 2025 Data Breach Affecting Personal Information

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America disclosed a July 2025 data breach affecting sensitive personal data of customers and employees, prompting legal investigations and raising cybersecurity concerns in the insurance sector.

UnitedHealth Engages DOJ in Medicare Advantage Investigation

UnitedHealth Group is cooperating with DOJ investigations into its Medicare Advantage practices, emphasizing compliance and initiating third-party reviews. Independent CMS audits and court rulings support UnitedHealth's adherence to Medicare regulations.

Rising Payer Denials and Delays Challenge ASC Revenue Cycles

ASCs face increasing delays and denials from payers impacting revenue cycles. Increased scrutiny on device/pharma claims and contract carve-outs prompt ASC contract renegotiations amid Medicare Advantage changes.

UnitedHealth Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Rising Costs and Regulatory Challenges

UnitedHealth's CEO Stephen Hemsley addresses investor concerns amid rising medical costs, regulatory investigations, and operational challenges affecting the insurer's 2025 earnings forecast and market confidence.

AMA Urges Retention of Preventive Services Task Force Amid HHS Shakeup

AMA urges HHS to retain the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force members amidst reports of planned dismissals, highlighting the panel's role in guiding evidence-based preventive care covered by insurers. Supreme Court upholds ACA's preventive coverage mandate.

Impact of the 'Big Beautiful Act' on Rural Wisconsin's Insurance and Farm Aid

Analysis of the 'Big Beautiful Act' reveals major Medicaid, ACA, and SNAP cuts affecting rural Wisconsin, altering farm subsidies and impacting insurance accessibility and rural healthcare infrastructure.

AMA Urges Retention of USPSTF Members to Sustain Evidence-Based Preventive Care

The AMA calls for retaining USPSTF members to ensure continuity of evidence-based preventive care services covered by insurers under federal law, highlighting the task force's crucial role in U.S. public health.

Colorado Prepares for Special Session to Address Federal Budget Impact on Medicaid and ACA

Colorado's General Assembly schedules a special session to tackle significant impacts of the new federal budget bill on state Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, and SNAP program changes. The session addresses substantial Medicaid cuts, provider tax caps, and eligibility restrictions affecting Colorado’s healthcare landscape.

Experts Warn of Sharp ACA Premium Hikes and Subsidy Expiry Impact in 2026

ACA health plans face soaring 2026 premiums amid looming expiration of enhanced COVID-era federal subsidies, risking enrollment drops and market volatility.