NEWS and UPDATES

Posted 12/15/2023

In the blink of an eye, the potential merger between health insurance giants Cigna and Humana, a deal that could have reshaped the industry, has crumbled. The Wall Street Journal's revelation in late November about the talks sent shockwaves through the financial and healthcare sectors, only to be followed by a sudden and unexpected retreat... See more

Posted 11/9/2023

According to a study by Deloitte, employed women outspend their male counterparts by a staggering $15.4 billion annually. While this revelation may not be entirely surprising, the study sheds light on the various factors contributing to this significant discrepancy... See more

Posted 10/20/2023

Cigna, one of the giants in the insurance industry, is once again facing scrutiny and legal challenges over its use of the PxDx automated system. The system is designed to identify discrepancies between medical diagnoses and acceptable tests and procedures, purportedly saving the company billions. However, the question arises, is this automated approach fair, ethical, or even legal... See more

Posted 10/9/2023

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global job market underwent a dramatic transformation. The once-familiar rhythm of the workforce was disrupted, leaving many businesses grappling with an unprecedented labor shortage. Opinions on the cause of this shortage are as dive... See more

Posted 9/25/2023

Employers are losing trust in Insurance Carriers.

Health insurance is a significant line item on a business's expense report with employer-sponsored health plans contributing more than $1 trillion every year to health spend. What's worse, the annual price of coverage for a family has ris... See more

Posted 9/13/2023

After three years, the federal public health emergency funds are ending meaning states can resume removal of ineligible Medicaid enrollees. The process, called "Medicaid Redetermination", can be scary for people unaware of the situation when they receive a letter saying their coverag... See more

Posted 8/4/2023

On July 7, 2023, a number of Federal Departments released a proposal to modify the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) plans. The biggest change would be to limit the ma... See more