Pharmaceutical Strategies Group survey finds employers and health plans prioritizing cost control and cross-benefit management, with growing willingness to trade rebates for stronger utilization oversight amid rising complexity and CGT concerns.

Physicians warn rapid adoption is outpacing oversight, urging transparency, crisis protections and clearer rules as demand grows amid persistent gaps in care.

A judge ruled disputes must be resolved within the No Surprises Act process, not retried in court.

The incident comes as the health care sector remains on edge after Brian Thompson's murder.

Public sentiment toward insurers has deteriorated sharply with just 17% of voters report a favorable view of health insurance companies.

Successive stays since early 2026 have delayed proceedings in the case, pointing to a potential consent agreement in the works.

Rising premiums, Medicaid losses and structural gaps are pushing coverage further out of reach.

Aetna survey finds growing optimism around AI, trust and navigation improvements, even as pain points persist