The topic of health care price transparency has gained significant bipartisan support in the U.S., with recent developments making strides toward empowering patients and consumers. An executive order issued by President Trump on February 25, 2025, has reemphasized the administration's
Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, serves as an essential lifeline for over one-third of the state's population. This comprehensive health care program provides free or low-cost services to low-income individuals, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and pregnant
The recent partnership between Bupa Global and Doha Insurance Group marks a significant development in the international private health insurance (IPMI) landscape in Qatar. As per newly enforced regulations from the Qatari government, health insurance is now mandatory for all residents and
The Cigna Group, a prominent player in health insurance, is navigating a rapidly evolving landscape characterized by technological advancements and shifting regulatory and economic dynamics. As the demand for consumer-driven healthcare rises, insurers like Cigna face the challenge of adapting to
In recent legal developments, Regence BlueCross BlueShield and its parent company, Cambia Health Solutions, are at the center of a series of lawsuits filed by hospitals and healthcare providers. The plaintiffs allege that the Blues insurers have engaged in price-fixing and collusion, resulting in
When the CEO of United Healthcare was gunned down in broad daylight in midtown Manhattan last December, the incident seemed to unleash a wave of pent-up anger against health insurers from the many Americans whose claims have been denied. Although data varies widely by state, by type of insurance
