Medicare Advantage Plans See Rate Increase; Insurer Stocks Surge
Health insurer stocks rise as Medicare Advantage payment for 2026 is expected to increase by over 5%.
Study: Health Insurance Increases Productivity and Profits in Agriculture
A study reveals that providing health insurance to agricultural workers boosts their productivity and increases employer profits, vital for the struggling agricultural sector.
Congress Debates Major Cuts to Medicaid Amidst Political Pressure
Congress is debating $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, affecting millions of Americans. Understanding eligibility is crucial as political pressure mounts.
U.S. Health Insurers See Stock Surge on Medicare Reimbursement Boost
U.S. health insurers' stocks surged following a higher-than-expected increase in Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates, indicating potential relief for the sector.
Blue Cross Minnesota Reports Sharp Drop in Operating Profit
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota's parent company, Aware Integrated, experiences a substantial drop in operating profit due to high healthcare utilization and losses in Medicare and Medicaid plans.
Blue Cross Minnesota: 73% Drop in Operating Income in 2024
Blue Cross of Minnesota saw a significant decline in operating income for 2024, attributed to high healthcare usage and losses in Medicaid and Medicare plans.
Medicare Insurer Payments to Increase, Boosting Health Stocks
Health stocks surged after Medicare payments were increased by CMS, impacting Humana, CVS, Elevance, and UnitedHealth.
Former Health Insurance Executive Sues John Oliver for Defamation
A former health insurance executive sues John Oliver for defamation over comments made on 'Last Week Tonight' regarding Medicaid services.
Former Insurance Executive Sues John Oliver for Defamation
Dr. Brian Morley sues John Oliver for defamation over a segment on Medicaid, alleging false claims about his comments on patient care.
Mercy Health and Cigna Reach Network Agreement in Ohio
Mercy Health has retained Cigna commercial health insurance in its network, ensuring access for thousands of Ohio patients after contract negotiations.