What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?
By Julie Rowner for NPR on September 27, 2023 For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to
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Health Insurance
Hospitals are dropping Medicare Advantage left and right
By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review on September 27, 2023 Medicare Advantage provides health coverage to more than half of
Read MoreCigna sued by shareholder following ProPublica report on claims denials
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A shareholder is suing the Cigna Group in Delaware’s Court of Chancery to
Read MoreMedicare made simple
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and over. Medicare can be confusing and difficult
Read MoreCigna launching new international plan for older adults
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cigna Healthcare is launching a new international health benefits plan, designed for “globally
Read MoreBiden administration gives $245M to Colorado reinsurance, public option programs
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS and the Treasury Department are providing $245 million in funding to the
Read MoreGoodRx launches patient insurance check tool for providers
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) GoodRx has launched a new feature that allows providers to check a patient’s
Read MoreEmployer-sponsored insurance costs to rise 8.5% for 2024: Report
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Employers will pay more than $15,000 on average for each employee’s healthcare in
Read MoreDoctors and Patients Try to Shame Insurers Online to Reverse Prior Authorization Denials
(By Lauren Sausser for KFF Health News) Sally Nix was furious when her health insurance company refused to pay for
Read More5 payers with co-branded Medicare Advantage plans
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Co-branded Medicare Advantage plans shared between two organizations are nothing new, but payers
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