In a letter to House Ranking Member Richard Neal, over 20 companies and industry trade associations expressed support for the Automatic IRA Act of 2024, which will provide more access to retirement plans for small businesses.

The health care industry led the way in False Claims Act settlements with a record 543 cases related to hospitals, pharmacies, labs and physicians, including a $172 million Cigna settlement involving Medicare Advantage fraud.

Almost 4 in 10 at some point have been unable to afford rent, groceries or utilities because of medical bills.

Most physicians said they regularly feel burned out, and many (83%) believe artificial intelligence – to reduce administrative work and provide greater efficiency – could be the solution, according to an Athenahealth survey.

In recent weeks, the Justice Department has been interviewing health care industry representatives in sectors where UnitedHealth competes to determine if the health care giant favored its Optum-owned doctor groups.

Although 9 in 10 executives say their organizations is advancing human sustainability in some capacity, only 4 in 10 workers say the same.

The state AGs sent a letter to Senate and House leaders, highlighting the urgent need for federal action to mandate that pharmacy benefit managers increase transparency into their practices by sharing pricing with health plans.

"While the nation is crippled with health care debt, while employers are spending more and more every single year, the reality is that revenue turns into profit for insurers," Lester Morales said.