Q&A: Implications of the Ruling on the ACA’s Preventive Services Requirement
(By Larry Levitt, Cynthia Cox, Lindsey Dawson, Kaye Pestaina, Alina Salganicoff, and Laurie Sobel for Kaiser Family Foundation published Mar
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Health Care Redesign
Most of the Public Worries About the Future of Medicare But Sees Debate About Medicare Cuts More as Playing Politics than Actual Plans
(By Craig Palosky for Kaiser Family Foundation published March 30, 2023) With a divided Congress expected to weigh spending cuts
Read More‘We’re not deaf to the complaints’: Big payers moving to cut prior authorization requirements
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna are moving to trim their prior authorization programs, which
Read MorePayers spending ‘buckets of money’ lobbying against Medicare Advantage rate changes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The insurance industry is mounting its largest lobbying fight in years against CMS’
Read MoreHHS Releases Initial Guidance for Historic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for Price Applicability Year 2026
(Source – www.cms.gov) For the first time in history, Medicare will have the ability to negotiate lower prescription drug prices
Read MoreProviders join payers in urging CMS to halt proposed 2024 Medicare Advantage rates
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Provider groups are joining in payers’ concerns about CMS’ proposed changes to Medicare
Read MoreCritical reforms are needed to strengthen and improve Medicare Advantage
A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part
Read MoreSenators reintroduce bills to reform PBM industry
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A bipartisan group of senators are once again pushing for new regulations around
Read MoreIt’s ‘Telehealth vs. No Care’: Doctors Say Congress Risks Leaving Patients Vulnerable
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) When the covid-19 pandemic hit, Dr. Corey Siegel was more prepared than
Read MoreHow Dollar General is testing the waters of rural healthcare
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Dollar General is leveraging its store locations to bring more healthcare access to
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