OAKLAND, March 14, 2025 — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a $1.3 million settlement with Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) to resolve allegations that they violated California law by advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to over two thousand Californians. In addition, the settlement resolves allegations…
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, sits before testifying at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
Mehmet Oz, once a staunch proponent of Medicare Advantage plans, vowed Friday to go after those plans if they unfairly raise costs for the government if he is confirmed as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a former cardiothoracic surgeon, became a household name thanks to his…
FLORIDA – Florida legislators are once again debating the rules surrounding legal fees in property insurance disputes, reigniting a battle over whether homeowners should have greater power to challenge insurance companies in court. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 16-1 on Thursday to advance HB 1551, a bill that could reverse a 2022…
SPRINGFIELD (WAND News) – A bill filed in Springfield would allow doctors to prescribe some HIV medication without needing prior authorization. Prior authorization is when doctors need the approval of insurance companies before they can prescribe drugs. The American Medical Association says insurance companies use prior authorization to save money. The plan would allow doctors…
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – With many people worried about having to spend more money on groceries after the new tariffs were put in place several days ago, there’s a chance their insurance rates and prices for car parts may be impacted as well. A Farmers Insurance agent in Rapid City says insurance companies are…
Group rallies, calls to protect Medicaid in Milford About 100 people rallied and marched Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Milford’s Central Park over concerns with potential cuts to Medicaid and federal food assistance. Small town hall meetings bring out concerns about potential Medicaid cuts. This story has been updated with additional information. About 100 people…
ATLANTA, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vera Whole Health, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, is proud to announce the opening of its fifth advanced primary care center in the Atlanta area, located in East Point. This expansion aims to enhance access to high-quality healthcare for Anthem members, including Fulton…
A physician at a Federally Qualified Health Center talks to a patient while adding notes to her medical record. AI “ambient scribing” technologies are being used by a growing number of health systems to ease the burden on physicians of entering detailed patient visit summaries into electronic health records. Photo: Jessica Brandi Lifland Artificial intelligence…
FLORIDA – Florida legislators are once again debating the rules surrounding legal fees in property insurance disputes, reigniting a battle over whether homeowners should have greater power to challenge insurance companies in court. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 16-1 on Thursday to advance HB 1551, a bill that could reverse a 2022…