Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal
(By Andrea Hsu for NPR) Caring for the elderly in America is costly — too costly for many people to
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Health Care Finance
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
(Authors: Grace Sparks, Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 29,
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Shutdown looms: What’s at stake for healthcare
(By: Madeline Ashley, Erica Cerutti, and Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. could be headed toward a partial
Read MoreCMS pitches stricter oversight of organ procurement groups: 6 takeaways
(By: Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS proposed new steps to strengthen federal oversight of organ procurement organizations Jan.
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Insurers Face New Curbs on Overcharges in Trump Plan That Reins in Payments
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News) Medicare Advantage health plans are blasting a government proposal this week that would
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Helping you understand the Medicare’s ins and outs
Medicare is made up of different parts, each serving distinct healthcare needs. There are four main parts of Medicare: Part
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CMS names 15 medications for 2028 price negotiation cycle
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will negotiate the prices for Trulicity, Biktarvy and 13 other high-cost medications
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CMS proposes nearly flat Medicare Advantage payments for 2027: 5 notes
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS proposed its 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D capitation rates and payment
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Eli Lilly to expand 340B reporting requirements
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eli Lilly and Co. will require all 340B covered entities to submit claims-level
Read MoreSick of Fighting Insurers, Hospitals Offer Their Own Medicare Advantage Plans
(By Susan Jaffe for KFF Health News) Ever since Larry Wilkewitz retired more than 20 years ago from a wood
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