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Court Vacates Key Portions of 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Health Information

The U.S. District Court vacated major parts of the 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on reproductive health information, impacting data privacy compliance and healthcare regulation. Covered entities must update Notices of Privacy Practices by February 2026.

Medica Expands Nonprofit Health Insurance with Coordinated Care in St. Louis

Medica enters St. Louis offering a nonprofit health insurance option with integrated coordinated care aligned to major provider networks Mercy and SSM. This model promotes efficient care and competitive pricing without shareholder pressure.

2023 Tax Legislation Reshapes ACA Enrollment and Premiums in State Marketplaces

New 2023 tax and spending law changes ACA rules, ending automatic reenrollment and raising premiums, heavily impacting state-based marketplaces and coverage levels.

Centene's Withdrawal of Financial Guidance Triggers 40% Stock Drop Amid Rising Costs

Centene's financial guidance withdrawal due to rising costs causes a 40% stock drop, impacting the health insurance sector and investor confidence.

2025 Reconciliation Bill Cuts Medicaid, Alters ACA Enrollment, Impacting U.S. Healthcare Access

The 2025 reconciliation bill introduces substantial Medicaid funding cuts and changes to ACA enrollment, with significant implications for healthcare access and provider reimbursement across the U.S.

Nevada Launches Nevada Health Authority to Centralize Health Insurance Programs

Nevada establishes the Nevada Health Authority to consolidate Medicaid, ACA exchange, and public employee benefits for improved purchasing power and coverage options effective July 1.

Symetra to Acquire Dearborn Group's Life & Disability Business, Expand Workforce Benefits

Symetra announces acquisition of Dearborn Group's life and disability business, forming exclusive L&D distribution partnership with HCSC to expand workforce benefits nationwide.

NY State Audit Reveals $1.5M Anthem Overpayments in Empire Plan Claims

New York State audit finds over $1.5 million in Anthem Blue Cross overpayments for physician-administered drugs under the Empire Plan, highlighting ongoing oversight and claims management challenges.

Supreme Court Upholds Preventive Services Task Force Under ACA

The Supreme Court upholds the preventive services task force under the ACA, maintaining no-cost coverage of key health screenings and interventions affecting millions of insured Americans.

U.S. Uninsured Rate Drops by 4.4 Million from 2020 to 2024: NCHS Report

According to the CDC's NCHS report, the uninsured rate among working-age Americans decreased significantly from 2020 to 2024, highlighting important trends in U.S. health insurance coverage.