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Oscar Reports Big Enrollment Gains: Earnings
By Allison BellThe company reported a $73 million net loss for the quarter.
August 13, 2021
Biden Stumps for Medicare Drug Price NegotiationsThe president also talked up plans to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare.
August 13, 2021
Specialty Drug Prices Moderated in 2020, but Should Rise in 2021One report predicts that specialty drug utilization will be a major cost driver of prescription drug spending in the future.
August 13, 2021
Will Individual Health Special Enrollment Period Really End Aug. 15?The White House is emphasizing the signup deadline, but Connecticut has already extended its SEP.
August 12, 2021
These Marketers Are in State Insurance Regulators' DoghouseOne of the cold calls went to a Louisiana insurance regulator's mother.
August 12, 2021
UnitedHealth to Pay $15.7M to Settle Mental Health Benefits Parity CaseThe settlement agreement notes that the insurer has not admitted fault and that no court has ruled on the allegations' merits.
August 12, 2021
Supplemental Benefits Are Remaking Medicare Advantage PlansSome can pay for Uber rides to the grocery store, or home-delivered meals.
August 11, 2021
New Bill Seeks to Reauthorize, Modernize and Fund Elder Justice ActThe law was "unfortunately left to languish without proper funding or implementation," Sen. Wyden said.