The judge concluded that the low per-person amount is fair because winning anything more in court could be difficult.

But Keith Sonderling declined to say when exactly new implementation regulations might show up.

The groups estimate sticking with the current rules will increase the number of uninsured people by 50%.

The company told analysts that the claim dispute process now accounts for more than 1% of plan spending.

Executives at Elevance said cost increases are still high but within expectations.

The new health care price bill would set broader, more detailed requirements for an employer-sponsored health plan's self-service cost information tool.

An American Bankers Association council wants a draft vision plan bill to apply to HSA holders who pay for care with their own cash.

David Joyner's idea about how to cope with a shrinking supply of primary care physicians got less attention.