Health Insurance news and trends

AI Deployed by Both Hospitals and Insurers in Payment War
artificial intelligence // March 12, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has reportedly found itself being used by both parties in a nationwide healthcare dispute. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Healthcare Costs Force One in Four Gen Z to Skip Care
Healthcare // December 26, 2025

For younger Americans, healthcare spending is becoming less about treating illness and more about managing financial risk at a stage of life when cash flow is thin and costs are unpredictable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Small Business Owners Facing 114% Spike in Health Costs
SMBs // November 11, 2025

For small business owners, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to become less affordable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

UnitedHealthcare Launches Online Health and Wellness Store
Healthcare // September 24, 2025

Health insurance company UnitedHealthcare has launched a digital shopping experience that enables member-direct purchase of health and wellness offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Interviews & Exclusives
Algorithms Now Argue Over Your Medical Bill

March 12, 2026
Artificial intelligence is moving into the financial mechanics of healthcare payments, and the stakes are measured in billions. Hospitals are deploying the technology to maximize reimbursement, while insurers use their own AI systems to audit claims and challenge charges, turning a decades-old conflict over medical billing into an algorithm-driven contest over how care is priced […]

Healthcare Costs Force One in Four Gen Z to Skip Care

December 26, 2025
For younger Americans, healthcare spending is becoming less about treating illness and more about managing financial risk at a stage of life when cash flow is thin and costs are...

SemperVirens Launches Accelerator as FinTechs Scramble for Post-Seed Growth

June 02, 2025
For fledgling FinTechs chasing their first paying customer, the toughest stretch often begins after the seed check clears. Because building a company is a long journey. From concept to funding and finally...

UnitedHealth Sees Digital Solutions Slash Onboarding Costs

January 16, 2025
Digital transformation is at the forefront of an overarching strategy to elevate the customer experience for officials at UnitedHealth Group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Quick Reads
AI Deployed by Both Hospitals and Insurers in Payment War

March 12, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) has reportedly found itself being used by both parties in a nationwide healthcare dispute. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Small Business Owners Facing 114% Spike in Health Costs

November 11, 2025
For small business owners, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to become less affordable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

UnitedHealthcare Launches Online Health and Wellness Store

September 24, 2025
Health insurance company UnitedHealthcare has launched a digital shopping experience that enables member-direct purchase of health and wellness offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Justice Department Investigates UnitedHealth Group Pharmacy Business and Doctor Reimbursements

August 26, 2025
A Justice Department criminal investigation of UnitedHealth Group is reportedly broader than initially thought. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...