INSURASALES

California Auto Insurance Case Challenges Marital Status Discrimination

California Court of Appeal reviews case on marital status discrimination in auto insurance premiums under Proposition 103 and civil rights laws.

Medicare Advantage Member Satisfaction Drops Amid Rising Costs and Digital Expectations

Medicare Advantage plans face a 29-point drop in member satisfaction driven by rising medical costs and digital engagement challenges, reports J.D. Power. Rising expenses and regulatory scrutiny pressure insurers to improve service and transparency.

2025 J.D. Power Medicare Advantage Study Highlights Member Onboarding Opportunities

The 2025 J.D. Power Medicare Advantage Study identifies declining member satisfaction and highlights how digital onboarding and transparency improve member trust across U.S. Medicare Advantage plans.

Medicare Physician Payments Drop Over 33% Since 2016, Threatening Access and Sustainability

Physician incomes from Medicare have fallen over 33% since 2016 due to stagnant reimbursements and increased costs, prompting health systems to reconsider Medicare Advantage participation. This shift threatens patient access and could reshape Medicare's physician landscape.

Social Inflation Drives Up Workers Compensation Claims Severity and Costs

Social inflation is increasing the severity and cost of U.S. workers compensation claims, driven by legal challenges, regulatory changes, and evolving claim management strategies.

MorningStar Launches SmartVascular Dx Test in Western US, Expands Payer Coverage

MorningStar Laboratories launches SmartVascular Dx test in Western US with expanded payer coverage including BCBS Arizona and Medicare, enhancing vascular disease detection and reimbursement access.

Aspirus and Blue Cross MN Contract Talks May Lead to 2026 Out-of-Network Status

Aspirus facilities in Minnesota may fall out-of-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield if contract talks fail, reflecting industry reimbursement and inflation challenges. Learn key impacts for 2026.

Wisconsin Health Authorities Respond to Measles Exposure Linked to Travel

Wisconsin DHS investigates travel-related measles exposure with nine confirmed cases, urging vaccination verification through immunization registries and health departments.

North Carolina Employers Explore Transparent Pharmacy Benefit Managers Amid Cost and Compliance Concerns

North Carolina employers are shifting toward transparent pharmacy benefit managers to address rising drug costs and compliance risks. Learn how alternative PBMs impact insurance affordability and market dynamics.

New Hampshire Law Accelerates Mental Health Provider Credentialing Timelines

New Hampshire's House Bill 507 shortens mental health provider credentialing to 30 days for private insurers, aiming to reduce care delays. Challenges in enforcement and insurer compliance remain.