Medicare negotiated drug prices for the first time. Here’s what it got
(By Sydney Lupkin, Asma Khalid for NPR) The White House unveiled the fruits of months of negotiations between the government
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Medicare Advantage in 2024: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Supplemental Benefits, and Prior Authorization
(By Meredith Freed, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 08, 2024)
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(Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Both CVS Health and Humana contend with rising inpatient costs in Medicare Advantage, but
Read More7 payers exiting Medicare Advantage markets in 2025
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seven insurers are exiting Medicare Advantage markets in 2025, a number that is
Read MoreMarketplace Insurers are Proposing a 7% Average Premium Hike for 2025 and Pointing to Rising Hospital Prices and GLP-1 Drugs as Key Drivers of Costs
(By Tammie Smith for The Kaiser Family Foundation published August 5, 2024) ACA Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium
Read MoreWeight loss drugs 1 factor behind ACA premium increases: 3 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Premiums for plans on the ACA marketplace will rise 7% on average in
Read MoreWhat to Know About Medicare Part D Premiums
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 01, 2024) The Inflation Reduction Act of
Read MoreFew know they can challenge their insurer: Survey
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Fewer than half of people who receive an unexpected bill from their insurer
Read MoreUrgent Care or ER? With ‘One-Stop Shop,’ Hospitals Offer Both Under Same Roof
(By Phil Galewitz for KFF Health News) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Facing an ultracompetitive market in one of the nation’s fastest-growing
Read MoreMark Cuban’s big warning for employers
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Mark Cuban is issuing a big warning to self-insured employers: If your company
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