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We're Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.
Last year, many of America's largest health insurers vowed to reduce their use of prior authorization — the extra layer of approval insurers require before covering a medical expense. The industry's pledge came after massive backlash to the…
Health Care Down as Michigan Files Suit Against Insurer -- Health Care Roundup
Health-care companies fell amid fears that health insurers would remain in regulatory crosshairs during the election season. Michigan's attorney general filed an antitrust suit against the state's largest health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of…
Trump's $500 Health Insurance Checks Arrive, But Some Recipients Call Them A 'Political Stunt
The Trump administration has begun distributing $500 checks to Americans intended to help cover the cost of health insurance, but the gesture is drawing skepticism from some recipients. One woman who received the check did not view it as meaningful…
GST Council allows Input Tax Credit on employee group health and life insurance
The GST Council has made a significant move by allowing Input Tax Credit on group health and life insurance policies for employees, a decision poised to substantially ease financial burdens for employers and boost insurance penetration across…
Care Health Insurance logs 44 per cent rise in premium income
Care Health Insurance has recorded a 44 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) to ₹1,042 crore in September against ₹723 crore logged in the same period last year, according to the General Insurance…
Are the AI industry's apocalyptic warnings just a marketing ploy?
Silicon Valley has long warned that its favorite technology might get us all killed. But chatter about AI's apocalyptic potential has grown louder in recent weeks. In September, Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the company, accusing…
Michigan AG sues Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, accusing insurer of illegal monopoly
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she has filed a federal lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, accusing the company of illegally operating a health insurance monopoly in the state. The case was filed Thursday in U.S.
Fired scientist's death threats against AstraZeneca, Aetna officials land him in prison
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. A woman in Delaware who worked for health insurer Aetna must have been horrified when she read the email sent to her in April 2024.
Stocks to Watch: SpaceX, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Alignment Healthcare, CVS Health
SpaceX bought a portfolio of spectrum licenses from Grain Management. SpaceX shares gained 2.8%, to $165.04, while AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile US all saw their stocks drop about 6.6% after hours. Alignment Healthcare said one of its 2027 Medicare…
Aetna Has About 70% of Medicare Advantage Members in Four-Star-or-Better 2027 Plans, CVS Health Says
CVS Health's health-insurance company Aetna said that more 69% of its Medicare Advantage members are in 2027 plans rated four stars or higher by the government. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services evaluates insurance plans based on a…
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Kotak Mahindra Bank & ARM Worldwide take the crown at afaqs! BankFin 360 Awards 2026
With the BFSI sector undergoing a transformative shift driven by artificial intelligence, the afaqs! BankFin 360 Awards 2026 celebrate the most impactful, innovative and effective marketing work emerging from the industry. The awards honour brands…
Cost of GP, hospital visits to rise as surcharge ban hits
Some GP clinics and private hospitals are increasing their consultation fees and other charges for patients to offset higher costs from the credit card surcharge ban, in the latest example of price rises for consumers due to the changes. The move…
Tech Bros Have Found a New Creepy Way to Profit Off Your Health Anxiety
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The co-founder of Spotify wants you to start adding wellness into your daily mix. The latest venture of Swedish…
U.S. Stocks Mixed as Oil Spikes, AI Profit Doubts Hit Tech -- Update
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 51.77 points, or 0.1%, to 51231.64. Meanwhile the S&P 500 fell 36.41 points, or 0.47%, to 7765.36, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 345.35 points, or 1.25%, to 27193.34. It was the latest turbulent…
THE POLICY PROGNOSIS | Gas to the Fire: ACA Marketplace Tax Credit Expiration Will Exacerbate Insurance Affordability
At the end of 2025, increased tax subsidies from the government that reduced health insurance costs for customers expired. Since then, impacts have been substantial for every demographic, but especially pronounced for older populations —…
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