Tag: insurance regulation

State Insurance Panels Overturn Many Health Coverage Denials, Improving Access

State-run external review panels under the Affordable Care Act overturn many insurance denials, enhancing patient access to medically necessary treatments, data shows varying success rates by state.

Florida Bill Mandates Human Review for AI-Driven Insurance Claim Denials

Florida state bill requires human review of AI-assisted insurance claim denials to ensure accuracy and accountability in claims processing.

UK FCA to Simplify Insurance Regulations, Support Smaller Insurers in 2025

The UK's FCA plans regulatory simplifications in 2025 to reduce insurer costs and aid smaller commercial customers, while addressing motor insurance premium pressures due to external cost factors.

Senator Roger Marshall Proposes Comprehensive Healthcare Reform to Lower Costs

Senator Roger Marshall introduces The Marshall Plan targeting healthcare cost reduction through fraud prevention and price transparency reforms in U.S. healthcare policy.

TribLIVE.com Adjusts User Experience for Virginia Privacy Law Compliance

TribLIVE.com modifies content access for Virginia users to comply with privacy laws, offering opt-in and opt-out choices on personal data usage affecting site features and advertising.

Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Post-Government Shutdown

The 2025 appropriations act retroactively extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through January 2026, ensuring provider reimbursement and clear CMS guidance after the federal government shutdown.

Senate GOP Proposes Obamacare Subsidy Extension with Health Savings Account Transition

Senate Republicans unveil a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies for one year, then transition to health savings accounts to reduce premiums and control costs.

Senate Republicans Propose HSA-Focused Alternative to Extend Obamacare Subsidies

Senate Republicans unveil a plan to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies by redirecting funds to Healthcare Savings Accounts, offering an alternative to Democrat proposals amid bipartisan negotiations.

Consumer Reports Petition Seeks Enhanced Homeowners Insurance Protections Amid Rising Premiums

Consumer Reports leads a petition for a Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights, urging US insurers to improve transparency and protections amid rising premiums and regulatory scrutiny.

California AG and 21 States Oppose Tying ACA Tax Credits to Abortion Restrictions

California Attorney General and 21 states urge Congress not to tie ACA premium tax credits extension to abortion coverage restrictions, highlighting state sovereignty and healthcare access risks.