South Florida patients insured through UnitedHealthcare could be locked out of in-network care at the University of Miami Health System as soon as August if a deal isn’ t made soon. This is the latest South Florida hospital versus health insurer dispute to go public. Broward Health and Memorial Health have accused Florida Blue of not paying them enough for care,…
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Active school workers' health insurance premiums on a beleaguered state-run plan should rise by 34% in 2027, state actuaries told the School Employees Health Benefits Commission on Wednesday. "Public schools and public school employees cannot continue absorbing annual increases of this magnitude without consequences," New Jersey Education Association…
The State Health Plan's decision not to choose Atrium Health as a preferred provider healthcare system could derail Atrium's plan to acquire WakeMed. The Wake County Board of Commissioners will have the final say on Atrium's bid to acquire WakeMed, the N.C. Justice Center said on Wednesday. Although Atrium and WakeMed had been in talks for at least two years, the…
Fewer members, more profit: UnitedHealth shares surge on Q2 earnings beat
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday became the second major health insurer in as many days to report strong second-quarter profits.
The following information was released by the American Heart Association:. People with congenital heart disease living in states with lower average household incomes and higher percentages of uninsured residents had increased rates of death and disability, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. People with congenital…
In a June 23, 2026 press release, the NRSC charged that Brown spent his 32- year career in Washington accepting contributions from big health insurance lobbyists while failing to deliver meaningful reform for Ohio families. The NRSC also charges that Brown is now opposing what Republicans are calling the largest investment in history to bolster Ohio's…
Employers weigh retention, costs in developing benefits strategies
Employers are focusing on employee retention and well-being, while keeping an eye on costs, as they develop their workplace benefits strategies.
Teamsters Local 175 leaders say negotiations stalled over more than 100 proposed contract changes, including health insurance premium increases, possible changes to spouse coverage and reductions to retirement benefits. The Beverage Market, owned by Theresa and Martin Johnson of Hazard, Kentucky, distributes beer to more than 1,900 customers statewide.
2026 JUL 15– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Fresh data on Managed Care are presented in a new report. According to news reporting originating in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Tobacco use increases risk for serious pregnancy complications, increasing infant and maternal morbidity…
2026 JUL 15– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily– A new study on Managed Care is now available. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from the Medical University of South Carolina,“ Clinic appointments labeled as‘ completed’ or‘ no-show’ between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2023, were retrospectively collected from an…
PHOENIX– State lawmakers have decided that firefighters in Arizona should not have to go through the hassles that Matthew O'Reilly had with his insurance company. O'Reilly, a firefighter in Sun City, got diagnosed with a type of cancer after a routine screening. Kevin Payne, there should have been a comma after adenocarcinoma which would have made it clear that…
Appeals court tosses lawsuit accusing UnitedHealth of misleading seniors
A federal appeals court sided with UnitedHealthcare Tuesday on a lawsuit over how the insurer markets its Medicare Advantage plans.
The bill would also permanently extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that Congressional Republicans allowed to expire at the end of 2025, codify the "family glitch" fix and provide funding for a national reinsurance program policies that Rep. Craig has long championed. Americans are facing skyrocketing insurance premiums following the expiration…
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees voted Friday on which hospital systems would be considered preferred providers under its new network structure. Those designated as preferred providers were UNC Health and Novant Health. State Health Plan spokesperson Loretta Boniti told The News& Observer that UNC Health has a 10- year contract while Novant Health’ s…
Elevance hikes 2026 outlook off strong Q2, to exit more Medicaid markets
The nation’s second-largest health insurer, Elevance got a jump on the competition Wednesday, raising its 2026 earnings guidance.
In CVS Health Corp’s 10- K filing with the SEC, the company outlines a wide range of business and financial risks. The central takeaway is that CVS Health is a large, diversified healthcare company whose earnings depend on navigating regulation, reimbursement, medical cost trends, pharmacy economics, and complex operational execution. CVS Health Risk Factors…
New York Life announced the launch of an indemnity benefit payment option for Asset Flex, its hybrid long-term care insurance solution combining long-term care and universal life insurance. “We know that 70% of Americans turning 65 will need some form of LTC 1, but LIMRA research finds only 3% over age 50 own any long-term care insurance 2,” said Ruby Grace Reyes,…
It’ s a heightened concern for the estimated million-plus farmworkers who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, as new work requirements kick in for the federal-state healthcare program that serves low-income and disabled Americans. “Having a work requirement— having to create more paperwork and more proof— is certainly extremely challenging for…
The following information was released by the California Public Employees' Retirement System:. SACRAMENTO, Calif. CalPERS announced 2027 health plan premium rates today, keeping the overall weighted rate change to 4.97% while continuing to improve care quality for members. "These rates reflect CalPERS' methodical approach to purchasing health coverage and…
According to court documents and statements made in court, Kirtan S. Patel, 34, of Allentown, New Jersey, and a lawful permanent resident originally from India, owned a pharmacy in Jersey City, New Jersey. Patel was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay over $620,000 in restitution and $620,000 in forfeiture. According to court documents and…
