CMS drives healthcare efficiency with initiatives like the HL7 FHIR Connectathon, Oklahoma directory pilot, HIPAA updates, and new prior authorization rules for Medicare and Medicaid.

Erica L. Jenkins rises to Senior Vice President, General Counsel at 5Star Life, highlighting her extensive experience with legal and regulatory matters in the insurance sector. Her leadership is expected to fortify compliance and legal strategies at AFBA and its affiliate.

Learn how retiree-only health plans in the U.S. navigate compliance, avoid certain mandates, and maintain separate documentation from active employee plans.

The Alabama Farmers Federation's proposal to offer health plans to its members has been approved by the House, reflecting a trend towards group-specific health solutions in the insurance industry.