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States are on the front lines as the individual health insurance market struggles amid cost pressures and policy shifts.
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Among large publicly traded insurers, Humana's stock price is up 16.5% so far this year, compared with an 11.6% decline in the Medicare Advantage sector.
Following the FDA's new recommendations, insurers and employers will have to decide whether to cover the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone.
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Eric Mikaitis says the public health system stands to lose an estimated $250 million annually due to federal policy changes.
The combined company, which will remain closely held, is valued at $6 billion.
Yet UnitedHealthcare, Centene and Alignment Health convinced courts the government erred when calculating 2024 Medicare Advantage star ratings.
The court paused provisions such as a $5 premium penalty for automatic reenrollments, but it will allow other pieces of the rule to kick in Monday.
Among large publicly traded insurers, Humana's stock price is up 16.5% so far this year, compared with an 11.6% decline in the Medicare Advantage sector.