How a VA peer specialist is turning empty apartments into fresh starts
(Source - news.va.gov) Cheyenne VA peer specialist builds move-in kits for newly housed Veterans Peer Specialist Rick Cooper noticed that
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Month: July 2026
HHS appeals decision vacating provisions of 2025 ACA marketplace rule
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) HHS and CMS appealed a Maryland federal court’s decision to vacate parts
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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
Read MoreTo 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
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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
Read More 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
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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
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