Prior Authorization Denial Rates by Insurer: Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and ACA Marketplace
Prior authorization has become one of the most closely watched parts of the U.S. health insurance system. New federal reporting data analyzed by KFF show that the experience can differ substantially
Read MorePBM Transparency Fight Gives Benefits Brokers a New Advantage Ahead of 2029
A fight over prescription drug pricing in Delaware is offering an early look at a much larger change coming to employer health benefits. The state’s health benefits board oversees coverage for more
Read MoreHurricane Insurance Gaps Could Leave Homeowners Paying for Flood Damage
As hurricane threats rise, one of the biggest insurance risks for homeowners and businesses may come from a misunderstanding that can surface only after the storm has passed: having home or business
Read MoreCar Insurance Rates Are Rising Again in 2026—Here’s How Drivers Can Save
Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Again in 2026—Here’s How Drivers Can Save The national average for full-coverage auto insurance has reached $2,237, with premiums expected to rise in 32 states by
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Health Insurers Are Watching Wearables More Closely—and Privacy Experts Are Worried
Health insurers are increasingly looking at data generated by smartwatches, fitness trackers and connected health devices as a potential tool for wellness programs, risk assessment and personalized
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Searches for “Private Medical Insurance” Surge 150% Year-on-Year in the UK as NHS Waiting Lists Hover at 7.3 Million
Search interest in private medical insurance (PMI) in the UK has risen 150% year on year, highlighting a sharp increase in consumer attention around private healthcare and how to pay for it. The
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Standalone Health Insurers Surge in FY27: Market Share Reaches 14.10% as General Insurers Cede Ground
In a significant structural shift within India’s non-life insurance sector, standalone health insurers (SAHIs) expanded their market footprint during the first four months of FY27 (April–July 2026).
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Oklahoma HealthChoice Premium Increase 2027: Rates Could Rise Up to 19.5% Insurance
Oklahoma’s HealthChoice program could see its largest premium increases in years for the 2027 plan year, with the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Board (OEIBB) recommending increases of
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Medicare Fast-Tracks Breakthrough Devices: How CMS RAPID Pathway Cuts Delays to 60 Days
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a formal proposed procedural notice (CMS-3487-NC) introducing the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID)
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ACA Health Insurance Premiums Could Rise 15% in 2027: Why Rates Are Increasing
Health insurers offering Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans have proposed a median premium increase of 15% for 2027, based on rate filings analyzed by KFF. The analysis reviewed filings from
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