Health insurers promise to simplify care preapproval process

Months after the killing of a top health insurance executive unleashed Americans’ pent-up anger over denials of medical care, the industry announced Monday that it will take action to “streamline, ... Read More

Health insurers cheer increase of Medicare Advantage payments - MSN

ALBANY — Health insurers that offer Medicare Advantage plans to seniors cheered a Trump administration decision announced Monday to increase federal reimbursement rates by $25 billion next year ... Read More

US Health Plans Roll Out Major Reforms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz announced the health insurance changes during a Monday afternoon press conference. Read More

Five takeaways from health insurers’ pledge to improve prior authorization

The announcement on prior authorization comes months after the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, which sparked widespread criticism about insurance denials. Read More

Health Insurance Stocks Soar After Boost to Medicare Reimbursement Rates - U.S. News & World Report

(Reuters) - Shares of U.S. health insurers jumped on Tuesday after a bigger-than-expected increase in the government's reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans in 2026 signaled some relief ... Read More

Senior Living: DOJ accuses Medicare Advantage insurers of paying ‘kickbacks’ for primo customers - Daily Breeze

By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News. When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one ... Read More

Health insurers cheer increase of Medicare Advantage payments - Times Union

ALBANY — Health insurers that offer Medicare Advantage plans to seniors cheered a Trump administration decision announced Monday to increase federal reimbursement rates by $25 billion next year ... Read More

Senior Living: DOJ accuses Medicare Advantage insurers of paying ‘kickbacks’ for primo customers - Orange County Register

By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News. When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one ... Read More