The House Republicans are engaged in a high-stakes tug of war over potential Medicaid program cuts, potentially forming the crux of the final federal budget agreement. Wisconsin's GOP Sen. Ron Johnson remains skeptical about meeting the early July deadline set by House leadership. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Mark Harris of North Carolina, among others, stands firm on the … [Read more...] about Medicaid Fight Threatens to Derail House Budget Talks
Healthcare
Feds File Kickback Complaint Against Aetna, Humana, and Elevance Health
We have another Medicare Advantage scandal brewing. The Department of Justice has just filed a complaint against three major health insurance companies—Aetna, Elevance Health, and Humana—under the False Claims Act. And let me tell you, this is a perfect example of how the left's obsession with government-controlled healthcare is fundamentally flawed. These insurance giants … [Read more...] about Feds File Kickback Complaint Against Aetna, Humana, and Elevance Health
UnitedHealthcare Appoints Veteran Executive as New CEO
CNBC reports that UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as its new CEO, after the murder of former CEO Brian Thompson, in New York, in December. Noel was UnitedHealthcare’s head of Medicare and retirement. With a $480 billion market capitalization, UnitedHealth Group's largest private health insurance company is still reeling after the shooting of Thompson by Luigi Mangione, … [Read more...] about UnitedHealthcare Appoints Veteran Executive as New CEO
Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Sparks Outrage Towards Insurance Industry
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in an alleyway on Manhattan's Upper West Side is the latest example that tensions are roiling American society. Some people, especially on social media, have been gloating about the killing. While some users blamed their anger on the insurance industry for their behavior, others condemned their inhumane actions. But in … [Read more...] about Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Sparks Outrage Towards Insurance Industry
