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Senators Demand Hearings on Health Insurers Amid Rising Costs

4/2/2026

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Senator Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.) and Senator Ronald Wyden (D-Ore.) call for hearings with major health insurance executives amid rising costs.
They cite UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, and CVS Health/Aetna posting substantial profits while Americans face higher expenses.
They say stock buybacks and executive pay, plus vertical integration, worsen patient access and inflate costs, leading to accountability before the 2026 elections.

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Senator Bernard Sanders (I-Vt.) and Senator Ronald Wyden (D-Ore.) call for hearings with major health insurance executives amid rising costs.
They cite UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, and CVS Health/Aetna posting substantial profits while Americans face higher expenses.
They say stock buybacks and executive pay, plus vertical integration, worsen patient access and inflate costs, leading to accountability before the 2026 elections.