UnitedHealthcare stops paying commissions on Medicare prescription drug plans sold after June 1, 2025, impacting agents amid rising Medicare Advantage costs and prompting calls for CMS intervention.
Analysis reveals Medicaid funding cuts could worsen health outcomes and increase healthcare costs for low-income and older adults, impacting federal and state budgets.
UnitedHealth Group appoints Stephen J. Hemsley as CEO and suspends its 2025 financial outlook due to rising Medicare Advantage medical costs, with growth expected to resume in 2026.
In 2025, major U.S. health insurers face financial and operational setbacks while smaller, focused payers achieve significant growth by leveraging market-specific strategies and managing costs effectively, reshaping the Medicare Advantage and ACA markets.
CVS Health plans to exit the ACA individual health insurance market in 2026, affecting about 1 million Aetna members across 17 states. The move reflects a strategic portfolio shift amidst rising healthcare costs and uncertain federal subsidies.
Washington State's new law prohibits medical debt from being reported to credit agencies, protecting consumers from credit score damage due to healthcare costs.
Maine advocates seek Medicare coverage for anti-obesity medications to improve public health, reduce healthcare costs, and promote active transportation. Bipartisan support grows with Senator Susan Collins' leadership.
Indiana lawmakers are evaluating Senate Bill 2 to enhance Medicaid eligibility checks and reduce costly improper payments, ensuring resources are directed to those in need.
Discover how rising healthcare costs and new medications are pushing health insurance premiums higher after a brief period of stability during the pandemic.
