Trump to nominate Dr. Oz to lead CMS
President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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What will a new Trump presidency do for health care?
Health care is among the issues to be addressed during Trump’s second term, and although some of these issues will require congressional approval, the incoming president could make a number of changes through regulation or executive order.
Repair cycle times, rising costs drive customer satisfaction for auto claims, study finds
While auto repair cycle times have improved, rising repair costs are impacting customer satisfaction, according to a recent study.
Cigna and Humana reportedly seeking a second chance at a deal
Health insurance giants Cigna and Humana are reportedly renewing their attempt at a merger, nearly a year after they called off a similar deal.
Birth control access could increase after Biden administration proposal
The Biden administration proposed new rules that would, for the first time, require most group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter contraceptives without cost sharing or requiring a prescription.
Study: Consumers find life insurance policies overly complex
Despite efforts to improve customer communications, life insurers are seen as unnecessarily complicating explanations of their policies.
Medicare would expand home health care aid under Harris proposal
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a proposal to help the sandwich generation by expanding Medicare coverage to help cover the costs of home health care for older Americans.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a stay earlier this month preventing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from implementing a new rule changing compensation rules for professionals providing products and services related to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D programs.
NABIP upholds role of agents in the ACA marketplace
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals expressed its concern over the recent narrative presented in the Paragon Health Institute’s report, which portrays a broad and detrimental view of the role of agents within the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
ACA preventive care mandate to stay in place after appeals court ruling
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Christian-owned business can’t be compelled to cover preventive medications as is required under the Affordable Care Act.
Some states could see home insurance increases as high as 23%, study finds
More home insurance increases are expected this year, with a potential 6% nationwide increase expected, according to a recent study.
Biden administration rolls back extension of short-term plans
The Biden administration is cracking down on short-term health insurance plans that aren’t required to meet the Affordable Care Act’s consumer protection mandates.
Record catastrophic weather hits insurance claims, customer satisfaction
Catastrophic weather events have an adverse impact of the insurance claims process – and on customer satisfaction.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the Calendar Year 2025 Advance Notice for the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs that would update payment policies for these programs.
Tax bill advanced in rare bipartisan House vote
Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress showed strong support for the Child Tax Credit and some business tax breaks as the House voted to send a bipartisan tax package to the Senate on Wednesday.
CMS proposal would make several changes to ACA health plans
Including adult dental care as an essential health benefit and improving access to prescription drugs are among the proposed changes.
Cigna, Humana put the brakes on possible merger
Cigna and Humana are holding off on a possible merger while Cigna focuses on $10 billion buyback.
Employers face complications after ruling on copay accumulator programs
A recent federal court decision means that employers taking advantage of copay accumulator programs now face unexpected administrative complications.
President Biden to announce new actions to protect retirement security by cracking Down on junk fees in retirement investment advice.
Kaiser Permanente and unions near agreement after historic strike
Kaiser Permanente’s frontline health care workers unions reached a tentative deal with the company today after the nation’s largest recorded medical sector strike.
