Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has officially completed its acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare business, marking a major expansion in its ability to serve Medicare beneficiaries across the country. The acquisition includes Cigna’s Medicare Advantage, Medicare...

Pharmacy deserts—areas where residents have limited access to retail pharmacies—are a growing concern in the United States. Recent research has identified the top five worst U.S. pharmacy deserts, highlighting regions where obtaining prescription medications and...

In February 2025, Illinois Democratic State Representative Lisa Davis introduced House Bill 3458, aiming to amend the state's aggravated battery statute. The proposed legislation would allow individuals experiencing a mental health crisis to use their condition as a...

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans often provide supplemental benefits not typically covered by traditional Medicare, such as dental, vision, hearing, and over-the-counter (OTC) medication coverage. Despite their availability, many enrollees are not fully utilizing these...

In 2024, the U.S. pharmacy landscape experienced significant shifts, with the top 15 companies accounting for approximately 75% of total prescription dispensing revenues, amounting to $683 billion—a 9% increase from 2023. Notably, the top four companies—CVS Health,...

The landscape of group health insurance is continually evolving, driven by the need to improve patient outcomes, enhance provider experiences, and manage costs effectively. A recent study by Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in...

As Congress debates potential changes to Medicaid in the federal budget, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll reveals that the vast majority of Americans do not support cuts to the program. Despite ongoing political discourse around Medicaid reform, only 17% of the public...

At UnitedHealthcare, trust is at the core of everything we do. We understand that choosing a health plan is a significant decision, and we are committed to delivering reliable, high-quality service to our members. Given recent discussions surrounding our claims and...

In a concerted effort to reduce prescription drug costs, Governor JB Pritzker has introduced the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (PDAA) as a key legislative priority for 2025. Following his State of the State budget address, the Governor engaged with legislators...