INSURASALES

Medicare Advantage Accelerates Claims Approval for Exoskeleton Devices

Lifeward reports accelerated Medicare Advantage claims approvals for ReWalk 7 Exoskeleton, improving access and payment timelines in 2025.

UnitedHealth Medicare Plan Ratings Rise; AI Infrastructure Boosts Market Players

UnitedHealth plans to have most Medicare Advantage enrollees in four-star plans by 2026, while AI infrastructure deals influence technology and semiconductor markets, impacting health insurers and chipmakers alike.

OIG Highlights Medicare RPM Billing Risks in 2025 Report

The August 2025 OIG report analyzes Medicare billing for remote patient monitoring services, highlighting fraud risks and compliance recommendations amid rising RPM usage.

Medicare Advantage Linked to Increased Hospital Length of Stay Post-Pandemic

Study reveals Medicare Advantage beneficiaries face longer hospital stays post-pandemic, driven by skilled nursing facility shortages and administrative barriers, impacting healthcare operations and costs.

Medicare Advantage Growth Shows No Significant Impact on Hospital Financial Margins

New MedPAC analysis finds increased Medicare Advantage enrollment has no significant negative effect on hospital profit margins, challenging claims from hospital groups.

KFF Analysis Predicts 18% Average ACA Premium Increase in 2026

Kaiser Family Foundation projects an 18% median rise in ACA exchange premiums for 2026, driven by market consolidation and regulatory dynamics impacting affordability and competition.

UnitedHealth Expects Majority Medicare Advantage Members in High-Rated Plans for 2024

UnitedHealth Group anticipates 78% of Medicare Advantage members will be enrolled in plans rated four stars or above in 2024, enhancing eligibility for Medicare bonus payments and supporting its health insurance segment.

UnitedHealth Projects 78% of Medicare Advantage Members in 4-Star+ Plans for 2027

UnitedHealth expects about 78% of its Medicare Advantage members to be enrolled in plans rated four stars or above in 2027, signaling strong quality performance under CMS metrics.

Trump Administration Expands Access to Affordable 'Copper' Plans on ObamaCare Exchanges

The Trump administration expands eligibility for affordable 'copper plans' on ObamaCare exchanges, aiming to reduce premiums and increase insurance coverage nationwide.

Specialty Insurers Boost Leadership to Drive Growth and Operations

Specialty insurance firms H.W. Kaufman Group, CRC Group, and AM Specialty Insurance announce key leadership changes to enhance underwriting expertise, operations, and strategic growth in the U.S. and global markets.