Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan’s role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer’s Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.

Rite Aid, the third-largest US drug store chain, revealed that a data breach exposed sensitive information of over 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers.

Medicare Advantage insurers received $50 billion from questionable diagnoses, including diseases like diabetic cataracts and HIV, for conditions that were not treated or didn’t exist.

Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.

Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill ensuring Rhode Island domestic workers receive the state minimum wage. Previously excluded, these workers will now earn at least $14 per hour, with an increase to $15 on January 1st.

Zyn, the popular nicotine pouch brand, has stopped online sales after receiving a subpoena from the District of Columbia’s attorney general regarding sales of flavored products.

Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers have filed claims alleging misclassification as independent contractors, seeking unpaid wages and other financial compensation.

Gustavo Kinrys, a psychiatrist from Wellesley, Massachusetts, sentenced to 99 months in prison for a $19 million insurance fraud scheme used to finance luxury homes and purchase over $600,000 in high-end jewelry.

In a significant legal victory, CTA Construction Co. has been awarded $4.8 million in a contract dispute involving the renovation of the new Dedham Town Hall and Senior Center.

Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo receives 16 months in prison for defrauding health care programs and overprescribing opioids.

Higher education institutions with turf fields for student athletes may encounter PFAS-related litigation due to potential health risks from "forever chemicals."

A Massachusetts man and a Boston dental clinic face charges of defrauding Medicaid of $245,000 and performing unlicensed dental procedures, following an indictment by a Suffolk County Grand Jury.

New research reveals seawater intrusion beneath Greenland’s Petermann Glacier as a key factor in its rapid melting, potentially leading to greater sea level rise than previously estimated.

The North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s 2024 report reveals significant increases in gross written premiums and insured pets, underscoring strong industry expansion.