Doulas are an increasingly popular tool used by expectant mothers for support throughout pregnancy. Studies show the presence of a doula can help decrease maternal deaths and long-term health effects long after labor. Now, for the first time, one of the country's largest health insurers is helping to cover that cost.I got a look at what's behind the change. >> I feel something over here. >> When 33-year-old Natalyia Marin Torres first got pregnant, >> we were excited but kind of nervous for the whole situat ...

Key Takeaways CI shares fell 3.4% YTD but outperformed the industry's 13.5% decline and trade at a forward P/E below peers.Cigna's Evernorth unit drove growth as adjusted revenues jumped 16% to $235B in 2025.CI faces rising medical and pharmacy costs, while long-term debt was $30.9B versus $7.7B in cash.The Cigna Group (CI) , a global health company, continues to offer a variety of health solutions and insurance products. It operates through two key segments — Cigna Healthcare, which provides medical, denta ...

Conduent Data IncidentMar 13, 2026 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time# Conduent Data IncidentShare--- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conduent, a vendor for Priority Health, experienced a cybersecurity incident on January 13, 2025. Priority Health was informed on April 21, 2025. The delay in notification resulted primarily from the extensive and complex data sets that Conduent needed to analyze, followed by the validation and additional requirements necessary once the information was provided to Priority H ...

Group 1: Oil Prices and Market Impact - Rising oil prices are a central topic in market discussions, with potential implications for inflation and capital flows [1] - An extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz could hinder Middle Eastern oil producers' ability to sell oil, impacting their investment in US assets, particularly in the tech sector [2][3] - A risk-off sentiment may lead to reduced foreign investment in tech, which is heavily reliant on borrowing for AI infrastructure [3] Group 2: Tech Sector Vulnerabilities - Tech manufacturers could face increased energy costs due to rising oil prices, potentially affecting profit margins [3][4] - The scenario of a prolonged blockade in the Strait of Hormuz could take months to significantly impact investment flows from the region [4][5] Group 3: Investment Strategy Shifts - In response to ongoing Middle East turmoil, the company plans to increase allocation to the healthcare sector, viewed as a defensive investment [6][7] - The healthcare sector is considered insulated from business cycle fluctuations and presents strong fundamental opportunities, with UnitedHealth Group highlighted as a favorable investment [7][8] - For broader exposure to healthcare, relevant ETFs include the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) and the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) [8]

Banking Sector - The largest bank in the country has a target price of Rs 1,300, indicating a 20% upside potential from current market levels, with a focus on growing its loan book supported by a lower loan-to-deposit ratio and stable asset quality [1] - The management aims to improve return on assets beyond the 1–1.1% range and increase the fee-to-asset ratio from 0.5% in FY25, while targeting deposit growth from 9% to 11–12% over the next 12–18 months [1] Financial Services - Groww, the parent company of Billionbrains Garage Ventures, has a target price of Rs 195 per share, representing a 23% upside from the last close, and holds a 28% market share as the largest broker in terms of active clients [2] - Revenue growth for Groww is forecasted at 29% CAGR over FY26–28E, driven by higher product velocity and rising client assets, which have grown 6–11 times over the past three years [2] Insurance Sector - Star Health & Allied Insurance has a target price of Rs 660 per share, indicating a 43% upside potential, and is the leading private health insurer in India with an estimated market share of around 31% [3] - Analysts expect the loss ratio to improve as claim frequency stabilizes and recent price hikes support higher net earned premiums [3] Automotive Sector - Bharat Forge has a target price of Rs 2,150, translating to a 21% upside from current levels, with operational improvements expected as the US truck cycle shows signs of bottoming out and demand strengthens in India [4] - The company is also benefiting from easing India–US tariff pressures and continued momentum in the defense segment [4] Steel Industry - JSW Steel has a target price of Rs 1,400, forecasting nearly a 20% gain from the last close of Rs 1,173, with rapid capacity expansion from 8 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in FY10 to 34 mtpa in FY25 [6] - The company plans to expand its capacity to 43 mtpa by FY29E and targets 50 mtpa by FY31E, with a healthy 6% CAGR in India volumes over FY26–28E [6] Food Delivery and E-commerce - Eternal has a target price of Rs 480, indicating a 117% upside from current levels, with food delivery being a key cash generator for Zomato, growing at over 15% while profitability improves [7][11] - The company expects growth to accelerate to around 20% in the medium term, with significant opportunities in quick commerce, despite intense competition [11] Healthcare Sector - Max Healthcare has a target price of Rs 1,320, representing a 29% upside, with plans to double its bed capacity over the next three to four years through brownfield additions [9] - The new Dwarka facility broke even in six months and has begun contributing to EBITDA, with strong demand observed in recently acquired facilities [9]

Group 1 - Senator Markwayne Mullin has been nominated by President Donald Trump to potentially lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem [1] - Mullin has been actively trading stocks, including a recent purchase of $50,000 to $100,000 in UnitedHealth Group shares on February 25, 2026, following a previous purchase of $15,001 to $50,000 in September 2025 [2] - His committee assignments related to health and education may present a conflict of interest regarding his investment in health insurance stocks [3] Group 2 - Mullin disclosed the sale of $15,001 to $50,000 in Intuit stock and $50,001 to $100,000 in AutoZone Inc stock, both sold at a loss [4] - The sale of AutoZone shares occurred after a price increase of over 45% since his purchase in October and September 2023 [5] - Mullin has been investing in smaller market capitalization companies and has made significant purchases in six of the seven "Magnificent Seven" stocks, totaling over $24 million in transactions since 2023 [6]

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By Sriparna Roy and Sneha S K March 12 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence is being deployed on both sides of the tug-of-war between U.S. healthcare systems that want to be paid more for medical procedures and insurers who want proof the services were necessary, and experts are having a hard time predicting a winner. Centene, an insurer focused on ‌the Medicaid program for low-income people, recently raised the issue, saying hospitals were aggressively or even improperly using revenue software to trigg ...

Core Viewpoint - The company has guided for greater than 8.5% growth for the year, indicating a prudent and conservative outlook for its business performance [1] Business Growth - The company expects to achieve growth across all lines of business this year, reflecting confidence in its strategic direction [1] - Although only two months into the year, the company remains encouraged by its strategy, pricing, and product design [1]

The controversial Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, was enacted in 2010 with grand promises of lowering health insurance premiums while expanding coverage to millions of Americans. Although it succeeded in providing insurance to many who previously lacked it, the pledge of reduced premiums proved short-lived. Instead, most enrollees witnessed significant premium surges (although at a slower rate than employee-based premiums). To bolster the program, President Biden's American Rescue ...