Indiana bill puts prior authorization in the crosshairs
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) An Indiana lawmaker has reintroduced legislation that would cap all prior authorization rates
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Author: Eileen Cook
This 2025 Medicare Change could reduce out-of-pocket expenses
Medicare changes every year, and 2025 was no exception. Although those changes usually involve higher premiums and deductibles for recipients,
Read MoreFAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
(By Juliette Cubanski for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 23, 2025) The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act),
Read More2026 Medicare Advantage rates ‘inadequate,’ Elevance execs say
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS’ proposed Medicare Advantage rates for 2026 are moving in the right direction,
Read MoreA Program To Close Insurance Gaps for Native Americans Has Gone Largely Unused
(By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez for KFF Health News) A few years before the covid-19 pandemic, Dale Rice lost a toe
Read MoreMedicare Advantage enrollment has increased
Of the Medicare-eligible individuals, 54 percent are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. Why has Medicare Advantage plan enrollment increased as
Read MoreEnhancing the Veteran experience through VR
(Source – news.va.gov) Charles Tubbs is using immersive technology and virtual reality (VR) to enhance the inpatient discharge experience for
Read MoreCMS appeals decision boosting UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage star ratings
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is appealing a judge’s decision directing the agency to increase UnitedHealthcare’s star
Read MoreHow Does the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Impact Health and Health Care?
(By Rakesh Singh for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 21, 2025) With President Trump now in office, his cabinet
Read MoreVA Health Connect reaches millions of Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) The word is out: VA Health Connect is a simple way for Veterans to connect with a real person
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