Cigna 2025 Profits Hit Nearly $6 Billion Even As Costs Keep Rising

The Cigna Group reported 2025 net income of nearly $6 billion despite grappling with rising costs of patients in the health insurance plans it sells and administers.

Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Coverage For Two Years

President Trump signed into law a two-year extension of telehealth services for older adults covered by the Medicare health insurance program.

What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right, Wrong About Generative AI

A recent episode of HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ tackles generative AI in medicine, getting some things right, some wrong and leaving out one of the most interesting parts entirely.

How To Choose The Right Sports Bra. Study Shows Effects On Breathing

A study found that when female athletes ran with sports bras they had selected, they experienced faster and shallower breathing and increased work of breathing.

Trump’s Flat Medicare Advantage Rate May Harm Seniors’ Choices

Rising costs coupled by flat rates set by the Trump administration for Medicare Advantage could trigger withdrawals of health insurers from markets across the U.S.

When “The Cost Of Doing Business” Stops Making Sense In Healthcare

The healthcare industry has normalized a decadent sales culture. It’s time to rethink these industry normas.

Elevance Health Reports $547 Million Profit Despite Rising Costs

Elevance Health reported fourth quarter net income of $547 million as rising healthcare costs continued to dog the nation’s second largest health insurance company.

For UnitedHealth’s Optum, It’s ‘Back To Basics’ With Smaller Footprint

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum health services business is working on a turnaround that includes leaving markets and ending contracts with providers that aren’t aligned.

UnitedHealth Takes $1.6 Billion Hit To Earnings Amid Restructuring

UnitedHealth Group eked out a fourth quarter profit of $10 million despite a $1.6 billion hit to fourth quarter earnings from a large restructuring charge.

Trend Towards IRL Events With More Authenticity. What’s Behind It

Eventbrite’s 2026 Social Study “Reset to Real” found that many people were interested in IRL events and activities that were more authentic, unique and participatory.