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PORTLAND, Ore. & LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Arkansas Insurance Department has approved the strategic affiliation between Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions. The affiliation will enable greater capabilities for access to care that is simpler and more affordable, while maintaining the strong local commitment that has served Arkansans for more than 78 years. The affiliation will unify operations and enable the organizations to share best practices and expe...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Midland National Life Insurance Company (Midland National) and North American Company for Life and Health Insurance (North American) (both domiciled in West Des Moines, IA). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Sammons Financial...

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the CHOICE Arrangement as the new name for the individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) during a September 3 event at Hancock Health, one of Remodel Health’s ICHRA customers. CHOICE Arrangement stands for the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement. This change marks the next chapter in the evolution of a health bene...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vitality, a global leader in behavioral change, helping health plans and employers deliver better health and financial outcomes, today announced the acquisition of Icario, a leading digital-first health action company that helps health payers motivate members to take meaningful steps to drive better health outcomes. The acquisition creates a connected, end-to-end model transforming how millions of members engage with their health – with a focus on prevention, early int...

DURBAN, South Africa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New location adds capacity and strengthens South Africa's role in Carenet Health's global delivery network...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™ and PEOPLE Companies That Care® Recognition...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Judi Health™ announces three of the newest partners to its expanding clinical programs partnership ecosystem: Color Health, WellTheory, and Cylinder....

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of the members of Allstate Insurance Group (Allstate) [NYSE: ALL]. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of ASMI Auto Group’s members. AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of First Colonial Insurance...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marble’s platform, Medchart, collects the diagnosis records that claims depend on, with the claimant's consent, without the faxes and follow-up calls...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a leading global professional services firm, today released the preliminary results from its 2026 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. According to Marsh’s analysis of responses from over 1,800 US employers, the total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 8.2% on average in 2027 – the highest increase since 2003 – even after accounting for planned cost-reduction measures. Employers said that the cost of their current p...