The CEOs of the nation’s largest health insurers drew the ire of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle during congressional hearings that went for more than nine hours Jan. 22 over industry consolidation, prior authorization practices and executive pay,…
Author: Jakob Emerson
Hospital expenses per adjusted inpatient day vary widely across states and ownership types, with costs ranging from under $700 to more than $6,000 depending on location and whether a facility is government-run, nonprofit or for-profit, according to KFF. The data…
The Blue Cross Blue Shield system is made up of more than 30 independent and locally operated companies. While they share branding and licensing through the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, each plan typically functions as its own entity with…
Humana has sold a San Antonio office complex valued at $11.3 million after 35 years of ownership, the San Antonio Express-News reported Jan. 14. The sale included more than 133,000 square feet of office space and housed Humana’s call center…
President Donald Trump released a healthcare policy framework Jan. 15 that raises many questions about its implementation and legislative viability. The president’s proposal calls on Congress to codify voluntary drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical companies, provide direct payments to Americans…
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The CEOs of most of the nation’s largest health insurers plan to lay blame for rising healthcare costs on hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and specialty providers during testimony before Congress on Jan. 22. In written testimonies submitted ahead of back-to-back hearings…
UnitedHealthcare and St. Louis-based SSM Health have reached a multi-year agreement Jan. 20, amid a contract extension through Jan. 31, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. The agreement ensures individuals with commercial and Medicaid plans can still receive…
New Mexico has seen the biggest increase in ACA enrollment from 2025 to 2026, while North Carolina has seen the largest decrease, according to KFF. The ranking below uses preliminary CMS data comparing similar periods during the 2025 and 2026…
Kaiser Permanente has named its Colorado market president, Mike Ramseier, as senior vice president of national health plan markets. Mr. Ramseier has been with Kaiser since 2019. Before that, he served in senior leadership positions at Beacon Health Options and…
President Donald Trump released a sparsely detailed healthcare policy framework Jan. 15 that calls on Congress to codify voluntary drug pricing agreements with major pharmaceutical companies, direct payments to Americans over extending enhanced ACA subsidies, and expand price transparency requirements…