Elevance Reports Stable Medicare Advantage Costs Amid Market Volatility
Elevance Health's Q1 report shows Medicare Advantage utilization in line with expectations, Medicaid rate progress, and ACA expansion amid market volatility.
New Jersey’s Low Medicaid Rates Threaten Primary Care Access
New Jersey's low Medicaid reimbursement rates are causing primary care physicians to close practices, limiting healthcare access for low-income patients.
UnitedHealth Group Spends $1.7M on Executive Security Post-CEO Death
UnitedHealth Group allocated $1.7 million for executive security following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The high-profile incident highlights executive safety and corporate governance in the health insurance sector.
Medicaid Cuts Debate Raises Concerns Over Health Access for Millions
Debate over Medicaid cuts threatens healthcare access for millions, impacting racial health equity and state-funded safety nets amid potential $880M reductions.
Iowa State Partners with AI InsurTech to Expand Post-Graduation Health Coverage
Iowa State University collaborates with When to offer AI-driven, cost-effective health insurance and career support for graduates transitioning off student plans.
Texas Hospitals Treat Tens of Thousands of Unauthorized Patients, Costs Run into Millions
Texas hospitals have treated tens of thousands of patients not lawfully present in the U.S., with care costs reaching millions. State efforts seek to formalize reporting and address uncompensated care burdens.
Medicare Coverage and Costs for Diabetes Medications Including Metformin
Explore how Medicare covers diabetes treatments and costs including Metformin and other diabetic supplies under Parts A, B, C, and D. Understand cost factors like premiums and deductibles.
Q1 2025 Heartland Fund Highlights Hanover Insurance and AI Market Potential
Heartland Value Plus Fund's Q1 2025 letter details Hanover Insurance's risk mitigation and investment portfolio strategies amid market caution, alongside AI stocks' disruptive growth potential.
Payroll Tax Implications of Employer-Provided Life Insurance Plans
Explore payroll tax implications and IRS valuation rules for employer-provided life insurance plans, including group-term and key employee policies.
Trump Administration Ends Federal Medicaid Funding for Non-Healthcare Services
The Trump administration has ceased federal Medicaid funding for non-healthcare services, refocusing resources on core medical benefits amid rising spending on social determinants of health programs in several states.