Market Insights

The Federal Reserve will likely hike interest rates by .25 points on May 3, though a recession is highly unlikely without a rise in the unemployment rate, according to an industry researcher.

During the pandemic, there was an 80% decrease in people getting colonoscopies and a 70% decrease in cervical cancer screenings, so the big question is: Are we going to see more late-stage cancers being diagnosed?

Although the insurer lost its legal battle because of an "indirect purchaser" rule, Humana alleged Biogen made unlawful donations to charities to help fund patient copays to increase its number of prescriptions and sales.

Insurers and employers are expected to be reluctant or even unable to immediately begin charging copays or deductibles for the affected preventive care for certain services, such as screening for diabetes, hepatitis and certain cancers.

The likelihood of consumers purchasing insurance for valuables, pets and households varies based on age, education and location.

Employers, brokers and TPAs need to calibrate their expectations for how Humira biosimilars will impact the cost of prescription drugs for groups and members.