Decoding Medicare Advantage Coding Intensity
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek and Nolan Sroczynski for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 1, 2026) In recent years, federal
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CMS seeks new powers to remove ‘problematic’ Medicare providers — 8 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS wants to raise Medicare home health payments by 2.4% in 2027 while
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The proposal would make Medicare Advantage (MA) plans the default
The current administration is considering making Medicare Advantage plans the default coverage option for Medicare enrollees, rather than traditional Medicare.
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CMS launches the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge — but 4 questions linger
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is rolling out the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program — a demonstration designed
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DOJ sues medical device maker alleging Medicare billing scheme
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Justice Department has sued medical device maker NeuroSolutions 100 and its owner
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What is causing insurers to leave Medicare Advantage markets
Major insurers, including UnitedHealthcare and Humana, have reduced or exited markets in dozens of counties in 2026. Even if you
Read MoreKFF Poll Shows Three in Ten Adults Turn to Social Media or AI for Health Information, with Lower-Income Adults More Likely to Cite Cost and Access Barriers as a Reason
(By Joel Luther, Hagere Yilma, and Irving Washington for The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 25, 2026) The latest KFF
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ACA sees 3M+ enrollee drop: 5 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) ACA enrollment dropped from 22.1 million in February 2025 to 19.2 million people
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31 House Democrats press CMS on Medicare prior authorization pilot
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Thirty-one House Democrats are seeking more information on CMS’ Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Company Pays $342M to Government in Midst of Billing Probe
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News published June 26, 2026) A major Medicare Advantage company has paid the government
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