Ground ambulance rides are excluded from the No Surprises Act, leaving many patients exposed to surprise bills. State laws vary, and insurer concerns about premium impacts slow federal progress.

Explore recent leadership changes in law firms impacting insurance and healthcare legal practices. Insights on strategic shifts and financial pressures in the legal sector.

S&P Global Ratings considers downgrading Centene's credit rating to junk after the insurer withdraws its 2025 earnings forecast, citing uncertainty in Affordable Care Act plans and market trends impacting capital build.

Walmart introduces a personalized nutrition and wellness program for Medicare and Medicaid users, leveraging data to enhance consumer health and challenge competitors like Costco.

Over 225,000 Coloradans risk losing health insurance due to Gabe Evans’ proposed tax plan, affecting patients and healthcare providers statewide.

Analysis of Medicare data reveals increased carotid artery stenting use but stable carotid endarterectomy rates after CMS expanded CAS coverage in 2023, highlighting evolving vascular surgeon roles and compliance challenges.

Robert E. Andrews, CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance, shares insights on evolving employer-sponsored healthcare for distributed workforces, mental health strategies, AI integration, and cost-effective benefits customization.

Explore how recent state laws and federal policies are advancing hospital price transparency in the U.S., enhancing enforcement and empowering patients and employers with clearer healthcare cost data.

Oregon Governor signs 23 new laws affecting health insurance coverage, data privacy, foster care payments, and infrastructure projects including the I-5 bridge. Key regulatory updates impact insurers, health providers, and public agencies.

CMS reports $86B in improper payments, emphasizing payment integrity's role in preventing overpayments and improving healthcare claims accuracy.