Both benefits and wages outpaced inflation in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A now-cancelled policy change by health insurer Anthem stirred controversy, and it’s emblematic of a broader tension between insurers and health care providers.

AI uses algorithms trained on types of patients and types of care. But these decisions often require nuance, which AI may not have.

We take a look at how Americans feel about health insurance and what causes those feelings to change.

Inflation sent rates up at first. But factors like complex vehicle technology and climate change risk are keeping costs high.

Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, negotiate drug prices for insurers. But sometimes PBM parent companies also own the pharmacy they’re negotiating with.

In this week’s “Make Me Smart” newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.

The vaccine can cost more than $100, which can be a barrier for the 11% of non-elderly adults who are uninsured.

Pet insurance is expensive and might not cover as much as owners think it will, especially for older pets or those with preexisting conditions.

It’s part of the administration’s stated intention to improve health care coverage for immigrant groups overall.