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Investigation Targets CVS/Aetna AI Use in Post-Acute Care Denials

Investigation Targets CVS/Aetna AI Use in Post-Acute Care Denials

Legal investigation examines CVS/Aetna's use of AI in denying prior authorizations for post-acute care under Medicare Advantage plans, highlighting regulatory and compliance challenges in insurance claims processing.

Farmers Insurance Seeks 7% Rate Hike as California Lifts Homeowner Policy Caps

Farmers Insurance Seeks 7% Rate Hike as California Lifts Homeowner Policy Caps

Farmers Insurance requests a 6.99% home insurance rate increase as California removes caps on new policies, responding to wildfire risk and regulatory reforms.

Former Michigan Pharmacist Sentenced for $4M Medicare Fraud Scheme

Former Michigan Pharmacist Sentenced for $4M Medicare Fraud Scheme

A former Michigan pharmacist sentenced to prison for submitting fraudulent Medicare claims totaling $4 million for prescription medications never dispensed, highlighting ongoing challenges in Medicare fraud enforcement.

Rise in Aggressive Driving Behaviors Presents Challenges for Auto Insurers

Rise in Aggressive Driving Behaviors Presents Challenges for Auto Insurers

Recent AAA Foundation data highlights increased aggressive driving behaviors including speeding and cutting off other drivers, affecting auto insurance risk and claims.

Medicare Transparency and the Apples-to-Apples Comparison Act Enhance Senior Choices

Medicare Transparency and the Apples-to-Apples Comparison Act Enhance Senior Choices

The Apples-to-Apples Comparison Act promotes transparency in Medicare by requiring standardized data comparing Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare, helping seniors make informed choices.

Medicare Adjusts Policies on Hospital Clawbacks, MA Audits, and Cardiac Procedures

Medicare Adjusts Policies on Hospital Clawbacks, MA Audits, and Cardiac Procedures

Medicare delays $7.8B hospital drug cost clawback, appeals MA audit ruling, and adds cardiac ablations to ambulatory surgery coverage for 2026.

U.S. Insurtech Demand Set to Soar to $84.9B by 2035 with Health Insurance Leading

U.S. Insurtech Demand Set to Soar to $84.9B by 2035 with Health Insurance Leading

Demand for insurtech in the U.S. is projected to grow from $9.3B in 2025 to $84.9B by 2035 at 24.8% CAGR, driven by health insurance digitalization, AI adoption, and embedded insurance models. Regional market leaders and technology trends shape future growth.

Plymouth Rock Assurance Enhances Homeowners Insurance Profitability with Targeted Non-Renewal Strategy

Plymouth Rock Assurance Enhances Homeowners Insurance Profitability with Targeted Non-Renewal Strategy

Plymouth Rock Assurance implemented a targeted non-renewal strategy to improve homeowners insurance profitability, enhancing loss ratios by 14.5 points across key states during volatile market conditions.

White House Delays ACA Subsidy Extension Amid GOP Opposition

White House Delays ACA Subsidy Extension Amid GOP Opposition

The White House delays announcement to extend ACA premium subsidies as Republican opposition intensifies, risking higher health insurance costs for millions in 2025.

Allstate Reverses Denial to Settle Tree Damage Claim After Intervention

Allstate Reverses Denial to Settle Tree Damage Claim After Intervention

Allstate initially denied a property damage claim involving a fallen tree from a neighbor but issued payment after third-party intervention, underscoring challenges in liability claims for property damage.