Medical professionals, insurance companies and government representatives are calling for tort reform, and warning that without it, Alabama is going to struggle economically. According to the Alabama Department of Insurance, total payouts from insurers rose by 140 percent from $9.6 million in 2020 to $23.5 million in 2024.. The Medical Liability Act of 1987…
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The DeSantis administration has not expanded Florida families' access to a low-cost health insurance plan for children despite a 2023 law requiring it to do so. During a Joint Legislative Budget Commission meeting held Friday, Medicaid Director Brian Meyer said enrollment in the Florida KidCare program was lower than what the state's top economists had…
In Zumbrota, Minnesota the owner of the News Record newspaper reported his healthcare premium costs are $2,100 per month, for two adults, and they have a $17,000 deductible plan. The easy math $2,100 x 12 months $25,200 for the first year, plus no cost sharing until your expenses are over $17,000; summary $42,200 for the first year before the insurance company pays.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa are considered part of the U.S. Anywhere else is consider outside of the U.S.. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, reports that while you are in Canada traveling directly between Alaska and another U.S. state, and something happens, if the nearest treating hospital is…
The Office of Personnel Management requested comments from industry leaders and health-care experts on transparency within claims data for federal employee health insurance plans. "Hospitals and other medical providers set their prices, and they benefit from the opacity," England told The Center Square. England said that open access to claims data could…
SPRINGFIELD– Health insurance costs are expected to take a bigger bite out of the state's budget and out of state employees' pocketbooks next year. Officials from the Department of Central Management Services told a legislative panel Tuesday they expect to see an increase of $380 million, or 9%, in total costs to the system in fiscal year 2027.
SARASOTA— Two months after the Sarasota County School Board reopened negotiations with a local teachers union over budget concerns, an impact on district employees has been revealed. At its Tuesday meeting, the School Board will decide on the employee health insurance plan for 2026.. Back in February, the district reopened negotiations with teacher union…
An Orange County bail bonds company is being sued after its employees helped its owner coerce jailed women into having sex with him in exchange for their freedom, according to the lawsuit. Three women, using their initials to remain anonymous, filed the suit Friday in federal court in Orlando against Moncrief Bail Bonds. All three women in the lawsuit against his…
The following information was released by the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration:. Over the past year, President Trump has intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates in a bid to boost the economy and cut borrowing costs. The question of central bank independence came up…
The following information was released by Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Republican Caucus:. The event, hosted by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families in Washington, D.C., brought together experts from across the country to better shape the insurance landscape for an industry that serves one of the most vulnerable groups of children in…
Following the severe weather and flooding that has continued to impact many Michigan communities this week, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is providing tips and resources to help residents with filing insurance claims and protecting themselves from fraud. As recovery begins, it's normal for consumers to have questions about…
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas:. The forecast is based on an average of four models that include projected national GDP, oil futures prices, and the Texas and U.S. leading indexes. Texas employment growth slowed sharply in February and year-to-date growth is now more aligned with earlier forecasts for 2026, said…
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of New York:. "For most New Yorkers, having a car isn't a luxury it's a necessity to get to and from work, school and run daily errands," Governor Hochul said. "New York has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the country, and that is something I am not proud of.
President Donald Trump’ s campaign against the Federal Reserve resumed this week, as he threatened to fire Chairman Jerome Powell and the Justice Department sent prosecutors to inspect construction at the central bank’ s headquarters. His Justice Department opened a criminal investigation of Powell, related to his testimony about the Fed’ s renovations, and…
2026 APR 17– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily– Fresh data on Health and Medicine are presented in a new report. The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth-1997 is a United States birth cohort study used to conduct our current study.”. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from RTI International,“ Three discrete…
2026 APR 17– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mergers& Acquisitions Daily News– Enlyte, a leader in technology, networks and services for the property and casualty industry, announced it has completed its acquisition of PartsTrader, a leading parts procurement marketplace for auto insurers and collision repairers. “Today Enlyte takes a major step in our…
2026 APR 17– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– A new study on Aging Research- Geriatrics and Gerontology is now available. Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from the University of South Florida,“ This study aimed to examine predictors of caregiver burden and QoL among family caregivers for LTCI beneficiaries in…
A man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside was arrested Thursday after walking into health insurer Aetna' s headquarters in Connecticut, police said. They held him until city police officers arrived, a spokesperson for Hartford police said. Woonsocket, Rhode Island- based CVS Health, Aetna' s parent company, released a brief statement on the…
State lawmakers still had many questions Wednesday over the proposed partnership between Hawaii's largest health insurer and one of its largest health care systems. They also had many lingering concerns over the impacts of Hawaii Medical Service Association joining forces with Hawaii Pacific Health, which they expressed during a briefing that…
