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2026 MAR 20– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health Policy and Law Daily– Medical debt is associated with deferred dental care, medical care, and mental health care, even among people with health insurance, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. This study was published in the Journal of General…

2026 MAR 20– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ CHUBB” by Jenifer DeWolf Paine Fish& Richardson P.C., representing The Chubb Corporation. This application was made available to the public on March 07, 2026.

2026 MAR 20– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators publish new report on Managed Care. The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,“ We therefore evaluated perceptions of e-cigarettes over a recent 10- year period. Longitudinal data from a multiyear…

2026 MAR 20– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Investigators publish new report on Managed Care. According to news originating from Ranson, United States, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ Does the rate of respiratory claims in the seven days immediately following a wildfire smoke episode significantly exceed the claims…

Another climb for oil prices sent the U.S. stock market sharply lower, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% Friday to close its fourth straight losing week. Treasury yields jumped as traders speculated the Fed won’ t be able to cut rates this year because of how high oil prices have climbed.

Policy meetings will be held today at the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada, though neigher is expected to make any interest rate changes. The world's most important central bank, the US Federal Reserve, and the Bank of Canada, will be holding policy meetings today. Statements and forecasts will be watched as there is no expectation that either will make any…

The following information was released by the Public Risk Management Association:. Property Risk Engineering Leader, Gallagher. The last thing a public entity risk manager needs is another insurance "gotcha" visit.

DES MOINES— A temporary tax increase on some health insurers advanced by Iowa lawmakers would ultimately raise health care costs for employers and families already struggling with rising premiums, insurance industry officials and business advocates warned, arguing the burden will be passed directly on to consumers. The Iowa House approved the proposal…

Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans. From five-figure deductibles to premiums higher than people's mortgages, costs are rising across the board. With this comes difficult decisions around…

Riders in Indianapolis often face serious injuries, medical treatment, lost work, and pressure from insurance companies soon after an accident. Many injured riders speak with an Indianapolis motorcycle accident lawyer to understand their rights and explore options for compensation. What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Indianapolis.

—Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets on Friday, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve. Benchmark U.S. crude gained 2.3% to $98.32 per barrel. Treasury yields have been jumping on worries the war with Iran will cause a long-term spike in oil and natural gas prices that drives up inflation.

What's being proposed: a temporary tax increase on health insurers and additional withdrawals from a state reserve fund to offset impacts on the state's budget from federal tax cuts contained in the Republicans' "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act. House Democrats requested Wednesday's public hearing to give the public more time to weigh in on the proposal after it…

Recent wildfires in Nebraska have left many cattle operations facing urgent management decisions. Once humans are safe, producers should focus on three priorities: stabilizing livestock through health checks and access to clean water and feed, documenting losses and engaging with insurers and/or assistance programs and developing a grazing recovery…

When Democrat Joe Biden was president, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' civil rights office said the provision didn't pertain to employers or other health care sponsors. The HHS civil rights office launched the investigations "to address certain states' alleged disregard of, or confusion about, compliance with the Weldon Amendment," office…

It’ s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled in private managed-care plans can either sign up for a new one or switch to original Medicare through March 31. "We really want people to factor that in," said Kata Kertesz, managing policy attorney at the Center for Medicare Advocacy. "We saw some Medicare Advantage plans that just…

DELAFIELD— A bill requiring health insurance companies to cover supplemental and diagnostic breast exams for women at increased risk of developing breast cancer was signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Cindi Duchow, R- Delafield, and Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara, R- Fox Crossing, was signed into law as 2025 Act 103..

The global insurance industry is currently operating at a trillion-dollar scale, with the 2025 market valued at $8.33 trillion and projected to climb past $11.6 trillion by 2030. In the U.S. alone, the market stood at $2.27 trillion in 2025, with forecasts pointing toward nearly $4.95 trillion by 2035.. Here, Brad Spurgeon Insurance Agency breaks down the…

Monetary policy: Why are global central banks moving in different directions? In the case of the Federal Reserve, policy rates would reach a peak of~ 5.50%, a level last seen in the aftermath of the dot-com bubble, almost 25 years ago. This is further amplified by the current conflict in the Middle East, with some major world economies more dependent on Middle Eastern…

The following information was released by the American Optometric Association:. Cyber attacks are an increasingly common threat for optometric practices that rely on digital systems to store patient data and manage daily operations. Cyber liability insurance helps practice owners respond quickly to breaches by providing access to expert support,…