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Lawmakers warn aggressive ERISA lawsuits jeopardize employer retirement plans

By Kristen Smithberg

"Employer-sponsored retirement plans are the backbone of American retirement," said Subcommittee Chair Rick Allen (R-Ga.). A large pool of assets like this naturally attracts predatory lawyers seeking "easy, quick-money, sue-and-settle lawsuits."

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Roughly 5.1% of U.S. adults may now be using GLP-1 agonists to try to control their weight, according to eHealth.

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Sticker shock hits some Americans despite high satisfaction with 2026 health plans

"While many Americans are satisfied with their coverage options for 2026, many are facing significant cost increases and less rich benefits," said Derrick Duke, CEO of eHealth.

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AHA, hospital groups file lawsuit to halt new 340B rules set to take effect Jan. 1

The American Hospital Association and Maine Hospital Association on Monday filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Maine to stop upcoming changes to the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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UnitedHealthcare drops prior authorization requirement for 231 procedures

Plans could still use strategies other than prior authorization reviews to cut down on unnecessary use of care.

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Anthem targets 'ghost provider' problem by mandating quarterly network directory updates

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield carrier told California providers that maintaining accurate practice information is a contractual requirement.

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Johnson & Johnson ERISA suit over drug costs dismissed by federal judge

Judge Quraishi ruled that the connection between premiums paid by plan participants and out-of-pocket costs and the administrative fees the plans paid to their pharmacy benefit manager was "speculative."

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December 03, 2025

CVS Health pays $37.76M to settle insulin overbilling claims

The U.S. government alleged that CVS improperly requested and received GHP reimbursement for premature refills, dispensed excessive insulin pens, and falsely under-reported the days-of-supply of insulin that its pharmacies dispensed.

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Lawmakers warn aggressive ERISA lawsuits jeopardize employer retirement plans

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Falling prices might lead 33% of U.S. adults to try GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Sticker shock hits some Americans despite high satisfaction with 2026 health plans

AHA, hospital groups file lawsuit to halt new 340B rules set to take effect Jan. 1

UnitedHealthcare drops prior authorization requirement for 231 procedures

Anthem targets 'ghost provider' problem by mandating quarterly network directory updates

Johnson & Johnson ERISA suit over drug costs dismissed by federal judge

CVS Health pays $37.76M to settle insulin overbilling claims