Media Interviews
I acted as a health insurance subject matter expert and spokesperson for ValuePenguin by LendingTree, appearing across television, radio, and digital publications.
Key media outlets include NPR, USA Today, NBC Dallas, ABC 13 Las Vegas, The Center Square, WTVC News Channel 9, KJRH-TV - 2 News Oklahoma, and WVNS-TV Channel 59.
ACA price hikes spark ‘alternative’ plan marketing blitz
Corey Miller, vice president of research and development at Epic, on how the company's AI charting tool is different than other vendor offerings.
Corey Miller, vice president of research and development at Epic, on how the company's AI charting tool is different than other vendor offerings.
Corey Miller, vice president of research and development at Epic, on how the company's AI charting tool is different than other vendor offerings.
Oklahoma ranks 6th nationally for household income spent on Ozempic
TULSA, Okla. — Oklahomans using the popular GLP-1 drug, Ozempic, are spending nearly 10% of their household income on the popular diabetes and weight loss prescription. For some, it is creating a significant financial burden.A new study from ValuePenguin/LendingTree reveals that Oklahoma ranks sixth nationally in the share of annual income spent on Ozempic. The median household in Oklahoma would spend $5,988 per year, or $499 per month, for a 2 mg dose of the GLP-1 drug, representing 9.1% of th...
WV ranks second for income spent on Ozempic, study shows
WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – A new study has shown West Virginia residents rank second in the nation for income spent on the GLP-1 drug Ozempic.
Researchers have suggested a correlation between this and other statistics historically associated with the state. West Virginia residents have traditionally struggled with high mortality rates and poor overall health, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. The data also pointed to increased rates of obesity among state residents.
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Researchers have suggested a correlation between this and other statistics historically associated with the state. West Virginia residents have traditionally struggled with high mortality rates and poor overall health, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. The data also pointed to increased rates of obesity among state residents.
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Oklahoma ACA marketplace sees dramatic premium increases
Oklahomans shopping for health insurance through the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace are facing sticker shock this year, with new data revealing average premium increases of 35% across all 2026 plans.The steepest price hikes hit catastrophic plans hardest - 66%, while gold plans increased by 28%, bronze plans rose 24%, and the most popular silver plans climbed 23%.The dramatic increases stem from multiple factors beyond the expiration of COVID-era federal subsidies, according to Talon Ab...
COVID-19 (remember that?) is still out there - what's the Florida trend?
As COVID-19 enters its seventh season, the virus that put the world on pause has taken a backseat to another new rampaging virus: the H3N2 flu.On the sixth anniversary of the Thailand Ministry of Public Health confirming the first case of COVID-19 outside of China, the virus that the World Health Organization’s figures show has killed more than 7 million people worldwide, accounts for just a relatively few serious cases, compared to the newest seasonal scourge.According to the latest Centers for...
Health care costs will likely skyrocket in the coming days as subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year.
Health care costs will likely increase significantly for many Americans in the coming days as lawmakers passed a healthcare bill that did not extend subsidies. The situation leaves some states in the Mountain West trying to soften the financial blow for their residents.People with low incomes will be hit hardest when the COVID-era subsidies expire, facing up to a 200% increase to their premiums. That’s according to Talon Abernathy, a health insurance analyst with Value Penguin by LendingTree.“Wh...
Big hikes in Nevada health insurance rates predicted for 2026
(The Center Square) - Nevadans are expected to see their health insurance rates jump 34% or more next year, depending on the plan. Some rates could more than double.That's according to a new report by Value Penguin, a subsidiary of Lending Tree.The sharp rise comes after years of stagnant prices and puts Nevada among the states for the biggest hikes in insurance rates. Nevadans with the lowest income are set to lose the most, Value Penguin said.
The death of COVID-era health insurance su...
The death of COVID-era health insurance su...
Pandemic Subsidy Rollback Raises Premiums - WDEF
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Nevada health insurance premiums expected to jump 34% in 2026, report finds
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevadans shopping for health insurance next year may face major sticker shock. A new analysis shows premiums for the state’s most popular marketplace plans are expected to rise nearly 40% in 2026, pushing average monthly costs to a record $792.The report, released by ValuePenguin by LendingTree, warns that the steep increases could force more residents to go without coverage, a trend experts say is already happening.Shakeria Hawkins breaks down what's driving the increase and...
How much do Americans sleep? New study ranks Illinois among sleepiest states
People always say there are two givens to life: death and taxes. But what about the third, inescapable necessity – sleep?Though many Americans regularly struggle to get a good night's sleep due to stress, excessive screentime or other reasons, you can't argue that a minimum of six hours is crucial for everybody's health.But how much do adults typically sleep nowadays? And, more specifically, how much do Illinois residents crash out for each night?Insurance company ValuePenguin found the answers...
How much do Americans sleep? New study ranks Illinois among sleepiest states
People always say there are two givens to life: death and taxes. But what about the third, inescapable necessity – sleep?Though many Americans regularly struggle to get a good night's sleep due to stress, excessive screentime or other reasons, you can't argue that a minimum of six hours is crucial for everybody's health.But how much do adults typically sleep nowadays? And, more specifically, how much do Illinois residents crash out for each night?Insurance company ValuePenguin found the answers...
How much do Americans sleep? New study ranks Illinois among sleepiest states
People always say there are two givens to life: death and taxes. But what about the third, inescapable necessity – sleep?Though many Americans regularly struggle to get a good night's sleep due to stress, excessive screentime or other reasons, you can't argue that a minimum of six hours is crucial for everybody's health.But how much do adults typically sleep nowadays? And, more specifically, how much do Illinois residents crash out for each night?Insurance company ValuePenguin found the answers...
NE tops U.S. for sleep, averaging nearly 10 hours daily
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska residents are leading the nation in sleep, clocking an impressive average of nine hours and 56 minutes per day in 2024, according to a recent sleep study by ValuePenguin. This figure places Nebraska at the top of the list for sleep duration, significantly surpassing the national average of nine hours. The study, which analyzed two decades of sleep data, highlights that Nebraskans enjoy an extra one hour and 34 minutes of sleep compared to North Dakotans, who sleep the le...
Nebraska Tops The Nation For Sleep! | KAT 103.7FM
Americans are sleeping more than ever — logging an extra 192.5 hours a year — and Nebraska residents ranked #1 for getting the most sleep.
Analysis of two decades of sleep data showed:You can read ValuePenguin by LendingTree’s full report here: https://www.valuepenguin.com/sleep-study“The research is overwhelming: chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of early death and major health issues like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension,” Talon Abernathy, ValuePenguin healthcare and insurance expe...
Analysis of two decades of sleep data showed:You can read ValuePenguin by LendingTree’s full report here: https://www.valuepenguin.com/sleep-study“The research is overwhelming: chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of early death and major health issues like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension,” Talon Abernathy, ValuePenguin healthcare and insurance expe...
U.S. sleep average hits record high at 9 hours: Study
DALLAS (KDAF) — Americans are sleeping more than ever, logging an extra 192.5 hours a year compared to 2004, according to a recent study by ValuePenguin.
The analysis of sleep data from 2004 to 2024 shows that average daily sleep has increased from 8 hours and 28 minutes in 2004 to 9 hours in 2024. This increase represents an additional 192.5 hours of sleep per year for the average American.
“The research is overwhelming: chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of early death and major heal...
The analysis of sleep data from 2004 to 2024 shows that average daily sleep has increased from 8 hours and 28 minutes in 2004 to 9 hours in 2024. This increase represents an additional 192.5 hours of sleep per year for the average American.
“The research is overwhelming: chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of early death and major heal...
