Broker Regulation

The breach allegedly involved an unauthorized actor accessing the network of one of Cigna’s vendors and removing data such as names, health care IDs, dates of service, treatment costs and claims numbers, the website Top Class Actions reported.

For employers, advisors, and individuals alike, 2026 won't just be about reacting to these changes — it will be about mastering a new landscape of high-cost innovation and shifting federal support.

For self-funded plans, the path forward should be one that is proactive, rather than reactive.

The California Department of Managed Health Care has fined three health plans owned by Centene a total of $1.7 million for failing to meet reporting rate standards for timely access of appointments.

Thirty-three anesthesia providers sued Aetna and Cigna under the federal No Surprises Act on Monday, alleging that the insurers failed to pay around 1,500 claims totaling more than $4 million.

“The M&A outlook is optimistic, with forecasts indicating increased activity driven by larger deals focused on scale, innovation and market expansion," says David Dean, Managing Director, M&A Consulting at WTW.