Insurer pricing, claims data transparency bills advance in Congress: What to know
(By Mackenzie Bean and Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Committees in the House and Senate each advanced healthcare price
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To Afford Aging in Place, Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with
Read MoreFlawed Medicare Advantage payment methodologies
The Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program (QBP) is a payment incentive for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that score 4 stars
Read MoreLife after cancer: Support for the journey beyond treatment
(Source – news.va.gov) Supporting survivors as they adjust to a new normal Facing cancer is a journey that extends beyond
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CMS proposes new provider tax class for payers in $246B Medicaid overhaul: 8 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on July 21 proposed sweeping changes to Medicaid provider tax policy that would replace the longstanding
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More ways to lower the cost of medical care in retirement
One of the most reported expenses in retirement is the cost of healthcare. Fidelity says a 65-year-old retiring this year
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Court upholds HHS control over 340B rebate models
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled July
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Actions needed to reduce improper payment and fraud risks
Each year, the Office of Management and Budget identifies programs considered high priority for improper payments. In 2025, the Department
Read MoreHow VA TeleTBI is connecting Veterans to brain injury care
(Source – news.va.gov) Closing the distance: Virtual visits connect Veterans to timely brain injury care For many Veterans, getting care
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Proposed bill would create Medicare exchange plan, make enhanced ACA subsidies permanent
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A newly proposed federal bill would create a government-run public health insurance option
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