STAT News wins awards for health insurance coverage

Dear Readers, Please bear with me as I brag about two of STAT’s most accomplished (and humble) reporters: Casey Ross and Bob Herman. This week they won the Batten Medal, one of the most prestigious ... Read More

Colorado lawmakers light up state agencies opposed to paying for weight loss drugs: 'Perhaps it's time they go on a diet'

A bill that would require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs for people who are obese or prediabetic cleared a major hurdle at the Colorado State Capitol. Read More

Top diplomats meet to mobilize aid for Sudan, wrecked by war and on the brink of famine

The U.N. humanitarian campaign needs some $2.7 billion this year to get food, health care and other supplies to 24 million people in Sudan. Read More

Mixed feelings toward Biden, Trump; O.J. Simpson dies; Ohtani's former interpreter faces fraud charges | Hot off the Wire podcast

He said Friday that Moscow wants to help “elect more pro-Russian candidates to the European Parliament and to reinforce a certain pro-Russian narrative.”  LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson has died. The ... Read More

5 Stocks From the Prospering Accident & Health Insurance Industry

The Zacks Accident and Health Insurance industry is expected to ride on the increase in underwriting exposure. Aflac AFL, Unum Group UNM, Employers Holdings EIG, AMERISAFE AMSF and Trupanion TRUP ... Read More

Illinois House approves bill improving health insurance network adequacy standards

State representatives passed a plan Wednesday to improve network adequacy standards for health insurance companies. Read More