Medicare Will Spend More Than $13 Billion on the Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program in 2026
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nancy Ochieng, and Meredith Freed for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 1, 2026) The Medicare
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Decoding Medicare Advantage Coding Intensity
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek and Nolan Sroczynski for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 1, 2026) In recent years, federal
Read MoreA guide to help Veterans manage stressors that increase suicide risk
(Source – news.va.gov) Before it builds up: recognizing the life stressors behind Veteran suicide risk Suicide risk is often associated
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CMS seeks new powers to remove ‘problematic’ Medicare providers — 8 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS wants to raise Medicare home health payments by 2.4% in 2027 while
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The proposal would make Medicare Advantage (MA) plans the default
The current administration is considering making Medicare Advantage plans the default coverage option for Medicare enrollees, rather than traditional Medicare.
Read MoreVA Primary Care adds virtual reality to Veterans’ Mental Health Toolkit
(Source – news.va.gov) Artificial intelligence (AI) supports Veterans’ whole health Primary care providers across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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CMS launches the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge — but 4 questions linger
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is rolling out the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program — a demonstration designed
Read MoreHow social connection can support Veteran suicide prevention after service
(Source – news.va.gov) After military service, a sense of purpose can help Veterans in their next chapter Suicide prevention can
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DOJ sues medical device maker alleging Medicare billing scheme
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Justice Department has sued medical device maker NeuroSolutions 100 and its owner
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What is causing insurers to leave Medicare Advantage markets
Major insurers, including UnitedHealthcare and Humana, have reduced or exited markets in dozens of counties in 2026. Even if you
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