Brighthouse Financial's Q2 earnings missed revenue and EPS estimates, showing challenges in premium growth and book value. Analysts highlight mixed operational and capital performance amid evolving market conditions.

Prior authorization delays in insurance are impacting cancer care delivery, prompting calls for reform to eliminate administrative barriers and improve patient outcomes.

Federal health agencies issue narrowed COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, creating insurance coverage uncertainty for fall 2025 vaccines amid evolving approval criteria and risk-based eligibility.

New GOP budget law introduces significant Medicaid spending cuts and marketplace enrollment challenges, disproportionately impacting states that refused ACA Medicaid expansion. Coverage losses and financial strain on hospitals expected.

Over 600,000 Ohioans have been disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023 amid a national unwinding process post-COVID, raising concerns about coverage and healthcare access.

Health insurance premiums in the U.S. are rising faster than inflation and common consumer goods. This summary explores causes, market impact, and regulatory challenges in 2024 and beyond.

North Berkshire committees advance infrastructure improvements and leadership appointments, including accessible curb ramp construction and school superintendent confirmation.

Overview of Colorado health insurance marketplace use, focusing on small business coverage during COVID-19 and related health impacts.

New federal budget law containing Medicaid funding cuts and ACA changes disproportionately impact Medicaid non-expansion states, increasing uninsured numbers and straining rural hospitals.

A Georgia jury awarded $4.2 million in a dog bite lawsuit, highlighting the need for homeowners to assess personal liability coverage beyond standard insurance limits to protect assets.