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House hearing on Change Healthcare hack: Providers testify

WebDuring the first congressional hearing on the Change Healthcare cyberattack on Tuesday, lawmakers zeroed in on the 2022 merger of UnitedHealth and Change …

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FTC, DOJ, HHS launch health care antitrust portal for unfair

WebLast week, the Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department, and the Department of Health and Human Services launched an easily accessible online portal …

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'My Health, My Data': States enact first-of-its-kind privacy laws for

WebWashington passed the My Health, My Data Act, which took effect March 31, 2024, to protect consumer health data, followed by Nevada, while the Vermont …

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UnitedHealth CEO to testify before Congress about cyberattack …

WebAfter UnitedHealth was a no-show at the House hearing last week on the Change Healthcare cyberattack, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is now …

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Change Healthcare hit with 6 lawsuits (so far), following cyberattack

WebThe class action lawsuits allege Change Healthcare, one of the nation's largest health care technology firms, didn't have reasonable cybersecurity measures in …

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Analysis: Medical cost trends to increase in 2021, drop in 2022

WebAnalysis: Medical cost trends to increase in 2021, drop in 2022. Spending in 2020 fell slightly below the predicted 6% increase because many Americans delayed care during the pandemic.

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It's not personal, it's just health care

WebIn this episode, Chris opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome in his competitive industry, sharing practical tips for boosting confidence, and being a top 5 …

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What health care micro-trends tell us about our new normal

WebExpert Opinion What health care micro-trends tell us about our new normal The key to understanding the overall health care spending trend is to recognize that it is …

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CMS' biggest health care accomplishments in 2023 (and key …

WebThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made "historic strides" in making health care and prescription drugs affordable, said Administrator Chiquita …

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UnitedHealth admits ransom was paid to bad actors, 'substantial' …

WebFor the first time, UnitedHealth acknowledged that it paid ransom to "protect patient data," even though the feds have asked health-care organizations not to pay …

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New study finds gap between wellness needs of employees and …

WebAccording to employees, benefits that would have the biggest impact on their health include more guidance on exercise, diet and mental health.

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Organizations will see a greater push towards health equity

WebA new report from Cigna identified six trends that it expects to affect employers and workers.

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New data reveals opportunities for retail clinics to redefine future …

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Rising above rising costs of health care and employee benefits

WebMany supplemental insurance plans are employee-funded, so this approach can help employers effectively manage their expenses, stay within budget and remain …

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UnitedHealth's 4th-quarter medical costs surge to highest level …

WebUnitedHealth, the nation's largest health insurer, attributes Medicare Advantage claims for much of the increased costs, as well as high December COVID-19 …

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Health care M&A: Pharma makes moves, hospitals consolidate, …

WebM&A activity among health care service providers likely will remain soft over the next 12 to 18 months, with only a modest rebound from recently depressed levels.

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Open enrollment recap: What's on the minds of workers

WebKnowing what is on the minds of workers can help benefits advisors, carriers, and others position conversations and strategies that lean into workers' thoughts and …

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2024 compliance checklist: RxDC Is Back!

Web2024 compliance checklist: RxDC Is Back! In mid-February, CMS released revised instructions for the highly anticipated third RxDC reports, which encompass the …

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Driving down health cost spend in 2024 (without diminishing …

WebWith benefits slated as the second largest people expense for businesses, next to payroll, and health care costs across the nation estimated to escalate as much …

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1 in 6 dislike their job but stay for health benefits

WebOver 1 in 10 self-employed individuals said they'll be without health insurance in 2024.

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CMS' Innovative Behavioral Health model for states: New …

WebThe new state-based initiative, which will launch in 8 states in the fall of 2024, will connect adults with mental health conditions or substance use disorders to a support …

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How the first 'fiduciary duty' lawsuit for health benefits affects

WebAn employee is suing Johnson & Johnson for breaching their fiduciary duty of effectively managing their health benefits. This could drive major change in the industry.

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Health benefits help SMBs hire and retain workers despite …

WebOffering group health coverage is important to small businesses. More than 9 in 10 said it's important, with 69% calling it "extremely important."

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