Many cancer patients worry about interruptions in treatment because of an insurance contract disagreement.
UnitedHealthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Reach Agreement On Tuesday morning, major insurance providers UnitedHealthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center announced a new multi-year agreement. This deal ensures that approximately 19,000 patients with UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plan will be able to continue receiving care within their network for cancer treatment. Not too long ago, […]
Tax bill from the GOP could lead to 11.8 million individuals losing insurance and $1.1 trillion in reductions to health funding.
A Republican tax and spending proposal in the Senate is advancing quickly and is set to result in deeper healthcare cuts and an increase in uninsured individuals compared to the version that previously passed in the House, according to a report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The legislation could lead to 11.8 million Americans […]
Health insurance provider temporarily prohibited from operating in Ohio
Judge Temporarily Bans Health Insurance Company in Ohio COLOMBUS, Ohio — A judge in Franklin County has placed a temporary ban on health insurance companies operating in Ohio, along with appointing supervision for the Ohio Department of Insurance as of Wednesday. The court’s ruling highlighted concerns over the ongoing operations of the Light Blue Line […]
Insurance companies will alter prior authorization on their own or face pressure to do so: Dr. Oz
Health Insurance Reforms Announced Washington (TNND) – On Monday, Dr. Mehmet Oz from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services introduced new health insurance reforms alongside F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The focus of this announcement is on advance approval processes. Essentially, insurance companies will now need to obtain approval […]
Insurance companies will modify prior authorization on their own or be compelled to do so, according to Dr. Oz.
Health Insurance Reform Announcement On Monday, Dr. Mehmet Oz from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of Health and Human Services, to announce some new health insurance reforms. This reform centers on the concept of advance approval. Essentially, insurance companies will need to greenlight prescriptions or services […]
People will lose their lives: how work requirements for Medicaid lead to the loss of health insurance
Concerns Over Medicaid Work Requirements in Arkansas Ellie Fountain from Central Arkansas is contemplating leaving the state if new Medicaid work requirements are implemented. She faces challenges in supporting her son, Colby, who has disabilities. “If Trump’s budget gets through as is, I’m definitely moving,” she shared. “Our leaders understand that people will lose their […]
Health insurance companies aim to simplify the prior authorization process for faster healthcare delivery.
Health Insurers Aim to Simplify Pre-Authorization Process Major US health insurance companies, including UnitedHealthCare and Kaiser Permanente, are working to make healthcare more accessible and efficient for patients. The American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), which represents the industry’s interests, announced on Monday that several prominent members are initiating efforts to simplify the “pre-authorization” process. This […]
Opinion | A 13.4% increase in health insurance costs is not manageable
Proposed Health Insurance Fee Increases in Massachusetts Are there too many health insurance options out there? Well, it seems like the eight commercial health insurance companies operating in Massachusetts have proposed a fee increase for 2026—an average hike of about 13.4%, according to the state’s Insurance Department. For context, in 2024 and 2025, these companies […]
Thousands may see a rise in health insurance rates
Health Insurance Costs on the Rise for Minnesotans In 2026, many residents in Minnesota are facing an uptick in their health insurance premiums due to federal policy changes and escalating healthcare costs. The Minnesota Department of Commerce has highlighted proposals from insurance companies suggesting significant premium increases, with many reaching double digits. These proposed hikes […]
A new study reveals that 30,000 people in Nebraska will be left without insurance if Medicaid reductions are approved.
A recent survey conducted by Harvard Medical School and Public Citizen indicates that approximately 30,000 residents in Nebraska may lose their health insurance amid ongoing Medicaid cuts being discussed in the Senate. Researchers utilized the proposed legislation along with prior studies concerning the impacts of losing coverage to forecast potential repercussions. Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, a […]