CMS hikes Medicare Advantage rate 2.48% for 2027: 6 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS is raising Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13
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Month: April 2026
AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback — and enthusiasm
(By Rhitu Chatterjee for NPR) Artificial intelligence has arrived in the field of mental health. Large health systems and independent
Read MorePoint-in-Time Count connects homeless Veterans with vital resources
(Source - news.va.gov) VA volunteers brave the cold: Counting and assisting homeless Veterans The evening temperature was about 40 degrees,
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BCBS Association asks CMS to close Medicare Advantage fraud gaps, regulate AI coding tools
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association submitted a wide-ranging letter to CMS
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Medicare Beneficiaries to See Simpler and More Flexible Plan Choices, Better Drug Coverage, Higher Quality and Lower Costs in 2027
(Source - www.cms.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is improving health plan quality, making it easier to
Read MoreInsurers’ Prior Authorization Data Offers Little Insight Into What Gets Approved or Denied
(Author Kaye Pestaina for The Kaiser Foundation published April 2, 2026) For many Americans, especially those with a chronic condition,
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CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule: 10 notes
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS published its final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule on
Read MoreCMS requests ACOs apply for LEAD model
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS issued a request for applications March 31 for its long-term enhanced
Read MoreNavy Veteran finds convenience with VA virtual care
(Source - news.va.gov) Virtual care resources save Veterans time When it comes to managing his health care, Navy Veteran Eric
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7 recent payer fines from states
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Payers have faced state penalties in 2026 for slow reimbursements, mishandled member
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