Explore how the expansion of Medicare Advantage plans affects rural hospitals, reimbursement rates, patient access, and marketing practices impacting Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers in the U.S.
The U.S. annuity industry faces major regulatory changes in 2026 with new best-interest standards, valuation rules, and tax impacts shaping retirement planning and product design. Financial professionals must adapt to evolving compliance and market demands.
A Pinecrest incident involving a 61-year-old woman and children on e-bikes highlights liability and insurance issues in residential areas amid growing e-bike use.
Explore the latest 2025 Medicare Advantage policy updates, including CMS rule changes on prior authorization, risk adjustment models, Star Ratings, supplemental benefits, provider directories, and marketing oversight.
New York DFS fines eight auto insurers over $19 million for cybersecurity violations after data breaches exposed driver information in online quoting systems. Enforcement highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny in insurance industry compliance.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) proposes new enforcement pathways to improve audit oversight and regulatory response times, aligning with its Future of Audit Supervision Strategy.
New federal legislation introduces significant cuts to Medicaid and ACA marketplace subsidies, tightens eligibility requirements, and may reduce coverage for millions by 2034.
Vermont Blue Advantage will terminate Medicare Advantage plans at end of 2025, prompting members to select new coverage during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. Key details on plan options, guaranteed issue rights, and regulatory guidance for Vermont residents.
Several Medicare Advantage providers are expected to exit the New Hampshire market in 2025, prompting significant changes for beneficiaries during the Medicare open enrollment period.
Special Needs Plans (SNPs) enrollment now constitutes 21% of Medicare Advantage, driven by regulatory changes and payer concentration, amid overall MA market growth challenges.
