US Social Security and Medicare Shortfalls Put Higher Taxes in Focus
US Social Security and Medicare face looming funding gaps, increasing pressure on Congress to consider payroll tax hikes and other financing reforms
Healthcare Sector
“Healthcare Sector” reviews the latest developments and trends within the healthcare industry. This category covers a wide range of topics, including advancements in medical technology, healthcare policies, and insurance options. It provides insights into how new innovations and regulations impact healthcare delivery and insurance practices.
The reviews aim to inform professionals and the public about emerging trends, potential challenges, and opportunities in the sector. Content in this category often includes expert opinions, case studies, and analysis of industry reports. By focusing on current issues and future directions, Beinsure Media’s “Healthcare Sector” reviews help stakeholders stay informed and make well-informed decisions in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
US Employer Healthcare Costs Set to Rise in 2027
US employer healthcare costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, taking average annual spending above $19,000 per employee. The forecast extends a run of healthcare cost increases approaching double digits
A Californian’s Guide to Open Health Insurance Enrollment: 3 Things to Know
California health insurance enrollment: learn Covered California deadlines, open enrollment dates, special enrollment options, subsidies and Medi-Cal eligibility
The Top Agencies and Resources to Find Affordable Health Insurance in California
Finding affordable health insurance in California can be overwhelming. You’re faced with dozens of plan options, unfamiliar terms and questions about whether you qualify for subsidies through Covered California
Raising Deductibles vs. Employer-Sponsored Reimbursements: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Health insurance is an integral part of employee benefits packages in the United States. However, any employer federally required to provide this compensation could admit that their costs can be burdensome
2026 Outlook for U.S. Health Insurance Sector
Fitch Ratings warns U.S. health insurers face a tougher 2026 as medical costs rise, ACA subsidies expire, and policy uncertainty weighs on margins
How Small Businesses in California Can Provide Health Insurance to Employees
Providing health insurance in California is becoming a competitive necessity for attracting and retaining top talent, particularly in industries such as technology, finance, cyber
US Health Insurance Outlook Revised to Negative
AM Best shifts U.S. health insurance outlook to Negative, citing higher utilization, medical inflation, GLP-1 drug costs, and shifting Medicaid risk pools
Global Employer Medical Plan Costs Will Climb Worldwide in 2026
Aon forecasts employer medical plan costs will climb 9.8% worldwide in 2026, with North America and APAC seeing increases, while Europe trends lower
U.S. Health Insurers Face Revenue Pressure as Medicaid Enrollment Declines
U.S. health insurers administering state Medicaid coverage will encounter revenue pressure from OBBBA. New work requirements could increase acuity in the Medicaid pool
Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Medical Trends and Reinsurance
How GLP-1 therapies are altering medical practices and insurance structures, prompting reinsurers to adjust their strategies to align with emerging risk profiles
Impact of Excess Mortality after COVID-19 on Life & Health Insurance
4 years after the pandemic began in 2020, many countries still report higher death rates. For Life and Health (L&H) insurance, this poses a challenge
U.S. Employers Health Care Insurance Costs. How to Reduce Healthcare Price?
Average costs for U.S. employers that pay for their employees’ health care will increase 8.5%. How to Reduce Healthcare Costs?
Large U.S. Health Insurers Have Expanded Participation in Individual Insurance
Fitch Ratings does not expect rating implications for U.S. health insurers from the expiration of Medicaid continuous enrollment
Insurance Employers Tools & Scenarios to Evaluate Health & Wealth Benefits to Workforce
Faced with many talent challenges, employers need better tools to evaluate and deliver individualized health, wealth, and wellness benefits to their future workforce
86% of Cloud Attacks in the Healthcare Result in Financial Losses
61% of respondents in the healthcare industry suffered a cyberattack on their cloud infrastructure within the last 12 months, compared to 53% for other verticals
Protective Measures Seniors and Families Should Take to Avoid Medicare Scams
Scammers often use deceptive tactics to lure unsuspecting seniors into sharing their Medicare number. They might offer to send free medical supplies or genetic testing kits
US employer healthcare costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, taking average annual spending above $19,000 per employee. The forecast extends a run of healthcare cost increases approaching double digits
California health insurance enrollment: learn Covered California deadlines, open enrollment dates, special enrollment options, subsidies and Medi-Cal eligibility
Finding affordable health insurance in California can be overwhelming. You’re faced with dozens of plan options, unfamiliar terms and questions about whether you qualify for subsidies through Covered California
Health insurance is an integral part of employee benefits packages in the United States. However, any employer federally required to provide this compensation could admit that their costs can be burdensome