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 on
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Author: Eileen Cook
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 April
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 ACO
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 complaints,
Read MoreNew Industry Segment-Specific Voluntary Compliance Program Guidance
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the new industry Segment-Specific Voluntary
Read MorePublic Opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices
(Authors: Audrey Kearney, Julian Montalvo III, Ashley Kirzinger, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 31, 2026)
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Where HSA policy stands: 4 notes
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health savings accounts have become one of the more active areas of federal
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