Dennis Hartin proves that leaning into complexity and radical transparency is the only way to fix a broken benefits system.

The in-network denial rate ranged from 3% to 36%, with significant variation by insurer and state. Three percent of reporting insurers had in-network denial rates of 30% or higher in 2024, a decrease from 17% in 2023.

"Consolidation may allow providers to operate more efficiently and help struggling providers keep their doors open in underserved areas, but it often reduces competition," a new KFF report said.

"Eli Lilly is doubling down on artificial intelligence as its next frontier in drug development," one person commented on LinkedIn.

New York-Presbyterian Hospital uses anticompetitive contract restrictions that deny New Yorkers the choice of lower-cost health care options, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Justice Department alleged in a lawsuit filed on Thursday.

"People report using AI for health information in various ways but most commonly to look for general information about health conditions or symptoms," according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust.

On Thursday, the company introduced Avery, a generative AI companion designed to create a simpler, more coordinated health care experience for members while empowering customer advocates to more efficiently respond to members.

The company deducted $40 from each paycheck of tobacco users, the lawsuit said.