A new wording test on ‘Medicare for All’
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Support for expanding Medicare into a government-run health plan for everyone swings
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Month: July 2026
‘Solo agers’ are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR published July 9, 2026) Ailene Gerhardt hears a lot of stories. It’s all part of
Read MoreA New Option for Long-Term Care Costs
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News published on July 10, 2026) Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added
Read MoreBridging the distance: Bringing care closer to home for rural Veterans
(Source - news.va.gov) In Navajo Nation, VA trainees close the distance to care For rural Veterans living on or near
Read MoreDigital Health Tools and Technologies: An Overview of CMS’ Recent Efforts to Expand Their Use in Medicare
(Authors: Nancy Ochieng, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 7, 2026) As an increasing
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ACA premiums could jump 14% in 2027: 7 things to know
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) ACA insurers are pitching a median rate increase of 14% for 2027,
Read MoreCare without limits: How VA telehealth is reaching Veterans where they are
(Source - news.va.gov) VA telehealth satisfaction hits record highs for sixth straight year Every Veteran has unique care needs, and
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CMS floats new Medicare payment category for AI diagnostic software: 6 notes
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS is proposing to create a new payment pathway for algorithm-driven diagnostic
Read More Projected 2027 Medicare costs at a glance
As we pass the halfway point of the year, most of us are wondering about and/or planning our 2027 expenses.
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Choosing a Medicare Plan - Some Guiding Thoughts
Medicare Annual Enrollment is still a few months away, but many folks are aging into Medicare eligibility each day. So,
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