Tag: Health Insurance

Pharma Firms Boost Consumer Drug Ads Amid Tax Benefits Concerns

Pharmaceutical companies increased consumer-directed drug advertising by nearly 30% in early 2025, leveraging tax deductions that affect prescription drug prices, according to AHIP and CSRxP analyses.

Supreme Court Case Could Threaten ACA Preventive Coverage

The Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Braidwood Management challenges ACA preventive service mandates, risking coverage for critical screenings and treatments like cancer tests and statins. This ruling has major implications for health insurers and public health.

Alabama Delays AI Regulation in Health Insurance Claims Processing

Alabama postpones legislation regulating AI use in health insurance claims, emphasizing human oversight and collaborative stakeholder discussions for transparency and accountability in insurer decision-making.

InsurTech Innovations Reshape U.S. Health Insurance with Dynamic Benefits and Reinsurance

Explore how InsurTech innovations like dynamic benefit plans, reinsurance advancements, and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) are transforming the U.S. health insurance industry to improve cost management and patient-centered care.

Medicare Enrollment Rules: Individual Plans Don't Delay Part B Without Penalty

Medicare does not recognize individual health plans as qualifying employer coverage for delaying Part B enrollment. Self-employed individuals must enroll timely to avoid penalties.

Anthem-MU Health Care Contract Dispute Impacts Network Access and Labor Negotiations

The Anthem and University of Missouri Health Care contract dispute restricts Anthem-insured patients' in-network access and influences Local 955 labor negotiations in Missouri.

Supreme Court Likely to Uphold ACA Preventive Care Mandate with Significant Industry Impact

U.S. Supreme Court expected to uphold ACA preventive care mandate, reinforcing insurer obligations and expanding HHS secretary's regulatory power affecting health insurance compliance and coverage.

UnitedHealth CEO Leads 2024 Payer Compensation with $26.3M Pay

In 2024, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty earned $26.3 million, leading health insurance payer executive compensation amid manageable Medicare Advantage costs and leadership changes in major firms.

Blue Shield of California Data Breach Exposes Patient Information via Google Analytics

Blue Shield of California notifies 4.7 million members after patient data exposure through Google Analytics, highlighting healthcare data privacy challenges in 2025.

Republicans Plan Major Medicaid Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks, Impacting 20 Million

Republican lawmakers propose $880 billion Medicaid cuts to finance tax breaks, risking coverage for 20 million. Implications for Medicaid expansion and healthcare providers.