Author: Jakob Emerson

Come mid-October, the Medicare Advantage program will enter its annual enrollment period, marked by significant changes for older adults.

The Biden administration has finalized new requirements for health plans to strengthen mental health parity laws for 175 million Americans.

Major Medicare Advantage carriers have been reporting an increase in inpatient care costs during the first half of 2024, influencing future pricing and plan design strategies.

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, providers often find themselves grappling with the challenging dynamics of payer negotiations. While the scales may seem tipped in favor of insurance companies, providers possess more leverage than they may realize — if they understand…

New York state residents will see some of the largest premium increases on the ACA marketplace in 2025, according to an analysis from Peterson-KFF.

Fifty insurers are looking to lower premiums on an ACA marketplace in 2025, according to an analysis from Peterson-KFF.

Three health benefits companies have been named among the 50 most promising private insurtechs in the world by CB Insights.

The trend of health insurers launching products without traditional deductibles is accelerating, reflecting a broader shift toward consumer-centric healthcare. As member expectations evolve, insurers are increasingly offering plans that emphasize transparency and simplicity.

Iowa has awarded Centene subsidiary Iowa Total Care a new 4-year Medicaid contract.

Health Care Service Corp., parent of BCBS Illinois, Texas, Montana, Oklahoma and New Mexico, is launching an "alternative health plan" with no deductibles or copays for large, self-funded employers.