Tag: Regulatory

Senate Vote Failure Triggers Sharp ACA Premium Increases, Pressures Tennessee Market

Senate failure to extend ACA subsidies leads to significant health insurance premium hikes, impacting Tennessee and nationwide markets with rising healthcare costs and employer plan increases.

Costco Q1 2026 Earnings Beat Expectations with Record Holiday Sales

Costco reports strong Q1 2026 earnings driven by record holiday sales in pizza, pies, and online orders. The retailer also challenges federal import tariffs legally.

U.S. Life/Annuity Industry Posts 13.8% Net Income Growth in 2025

The U.S. life and annuity sector reported a 13.8% increase in net income for the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher investment income and reinsurance reserve adjustments, per AM Best.

MedPAC Recommends 7% Medicare Payment Cut for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in FY 2027

MedPAC's FY 2027 draft recommendation proposes a 7% cut to Medicare base payments for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, reflecting impacts on post-acute care providers and requiring Congressional approval.

Louisiana Approves State Farm Auto Rate Decrease and Homeowners Rate Increase

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner approves significant State Farm rate changes: 5.9% decrease in auto insurance and 9.7% increase in homeowners insurance reflecting updated risk models.

CMS and FDA Launch Digital Health Models to Transform Medicare Care Delivery

CMS Innovation Center and FDA introduce ACCESS and TEMPO models to integrate digital health devices into Medicare, boosting care and payment innovation for chronic conditions.

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Lawsuit Alleges Anticompetitive Practices by Epic in U.S. EHR Market

A lawsuit accuses Epic Systems of leveraging its dominant position in the U.S. electronic health records market to engage in anticompetitive practices, drawing regulatory attention to competition in healthcare IT.

Gallup Poll Shows Rising Concern Over Medicare and Social Security Changes

New Gallup poll reveals rising public concern over potential changes to Medicare and Social Security benefits, highlighting implications for insurers and policy compliance.

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