Tag: Regulatory

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.

Law360 Subscription Overview: Legal News and Trends Access

Law360 subscription provides timely legal news and developments across industries including insurance, offering resources for compliance and regulatory insights.

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.

PropertyCasualty360 Industry Insights and Resources

Access expert insurance industry insights and regulatory resources from Touchpoint Markets including comprehensive property and casualty market coverage and support services.

CMS Launches WISeR Model to Enhance AI-Driven Prior Authorization in Medicare

CMS introduces the WISeR Model in six states to optimize prior authorization using AI, aiming to reduce low-value services and Medicare costs starting 2026.

KBRA Places SILAC Insurance Financial Strength Ratings on Watch Due to Pending Hildene Acquisition

KBRA places SILAC Insurance Company and Sterling Investors Life Insurance Company ratings on Watch Developing ahead of Hildene Capital Management acquisition, pending regulatory approval.

Key M&A Trends Shaping the U.S. Market Outlook for 2026

Explore the top five M&A trends for 2026, including private equity growth, AI integration, and strategic dealmaking insights impacting the U.S. insurance and finance sectors.