More states crank up oversight of health insurers

January 6, 2025

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(Axios) – Mounting public anger over health insurance is leading more state legislatures to eye tighter oversight of the industry, starting with its use of AI to screen claims and issue denials. Why it matters: While congressional scrutiny of the industry picked up following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last month, states remain the primary regulators of health insurance and are best positioned to address access to and adequacy of care. (Read More)