New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually

Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 under a new rule state regulators approved Wednesday. Read More

Opinion: California’s Single-Payer Health Insurance Dream Remains a Fantasy

Despite an advancing bill, the odds against single-payer health insurance becoming law in California are long. The state simply can't afford the hundreds of billions of dollars it would cost each and ... Read More

SOS: Health care billing issues resolved for Janesville couple

Wins can be rare in the convoluted and opaque American health care system, but for now at least, the Bubricks of Janesville have their accounts with SSM Health and Dean Health Plan straightened out — ... Read More

California lawmakers once again introduce universal health care bill

California lawmakers have once again introduced a universal health care bill after unsuccessful attempts in the past. The bill’s latest iteration, formally known as AB 2200, would establish the ... Read More

Health Care to Change for Thousands of People Under New Bill

Democratic lawmakers Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Andy Kim have partnered up with Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans to introduce legislation aiming to give army reservists and members of the National ... Read More

How to ensure your employees’ health insurance works for them

Various payment solutions have emerged to help mitigate the high cost of health care,. At HPS/PayMedix, we have developed an alternative that provides employees with interest-free payment plans ... Read More

Her sinus surgery went great — until she got the $32,449 medical bill

Once her doctor recommended sinus surgery, and insurance confirmed prior authorization wasn't needed, Christine Knirk focused on getting the procedure and getting better. Read More

States want to make it harder for health insurers to deny care, but firms might evade enforcement

More than two dozen states have considered legislation designed to minimize prior authorization delays and denials by insurers. Read More

Pritzker celebrates approval of health insurance legislation despite warnings of rising costs

Health insurance procedures in Illinois may undergo significant changes if legislation currently making its way through Springfield is passed into ... Read More

UCare saw $82.1M operating loss last year as patients returned for care

UCare lost money on operations last year as the Minneapolis-based HMO saw a significant recovery in patient demand for health care services, including from people who likely deferred care during the ... Read More

Health insurance giant Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach

U.S. health conglomerate Kaiser is notifying millions of its members of a data breach earlier this month. In a legally required notice filed with the U.S. government on April 12 but made public on ... Read More

Surging auto insurance rates squeezing drivers, fueling inflation. What to know before you buy

Skyrocketing auto insurance and car ownership costs are hitting consumers where it hurts. Here are a few things you can do to keep the price down. Read More