Latest News On Insurers

Latest KFF Health News Stories

California’s Regulators To Investigate Aetna’s Medical Coverage Decisions

KFF Health News Original

The investigations follow testimony in a lawsuit by a former Aetna medical director who said he relied on information from nurses, without reviewing patient records himself, when deciding which treatments to allow and deny.

Middle-Class Earners Weigh Love And Money To Curb Obamacare Premiums

KFF Health News Original

Ineligible for subsidies, a Tennessee woman quit her job to get an affordable health care premium. Conventional steps — such as maxing out your 401(k) contribution each year — may also do the job, financial planners say.

Taken For A Ride? Ambulances Stick Patients With Surprise Bills

KFF Health News Original

Public outrage over surprise medical bills prompted 21 states to pass consumer protection laws. But these laws largely ignore ambulance rides, which can leave patients stuck with hundreds or even thousands of dollars in bills.

California Fines Anthem $5 Million For Failing to Address Consumer Grievances

KFF Health News Original

The Department of Managed Health Care cited one example in which consumers and advocates had to call the insurer 22 times to contest a decision. Still, the complaint still was not resolved until the department became involved.

Enriched By The Poor: California Health Insurers Make Billions Through Medicaid

KFF Health News Original

Medicaid is rarely associated with getting rich. But some insurance companies are reaping spectacular profits off the taxpayer-funded program in California, even when the state finds their patient care is subpar.

Health Companies Race To Catch UnitedHealth As Amazon Laces Up

KFF Health News Original

UnitedHealth, a health industry goliath, has its hand in doctors’ offices, surgery centers, technology services and prescription drugs. It is the industry model, and CVS and Aetna, says one expert, are ‘wannabes.’

Anthem Eases Up On Premium Hikes After State Scrutiny

KFF Health News Original

After regulators questioned Anthem’s forecast for medical costs, the company agreed to reduce rate hikes on its individual and small-business health plans next year, saving customers an estimated $114 million.

Hay escasez de especialistas en salud mental en las redes de proveedores médicos

KFF Health News Original

El porcentaje de psicólogos y psiquiatras en las redes de los planes médicos es mínimo comparado con otras especialidades. Expertos dicen que atenta contra la buena atención de las condiciones mentales.