Trump floats sending ACA dollars directly to consumers
(By: Elizabeth Casolo and Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump proposed that federal healthcare funding be directed
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Health Care Finance
The 2026 Medicare Advantage changes
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare, has increased steadily over the past two decades, with
Read MoreGrocery benefit use for dual-eligible MA beneficiaries linked to increased office visits
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Use of a grocery card benefit by Medicare Advantage dual-eligible enrollees correlated to
Read MoreDeductibles in ACA Marketplace Plans, 2014-2026
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation published November 6, 2025) These chart collections provide key data about deductibles and other
Read MoreSafety-net hospitals shoulder $22.4B in uncompensated, under-reimbursed care: Report
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Safety-net hospitals provided $11 billion in uncompensated care and another $11.4 billion in
Read MoreMedicare will cover weight-loss drugs
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs under a new deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Approximately 10 percent of
Read MoreThe shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
(By Yuki Noguchi for NPR) A few weeks ago, when Vicki Stearn, 68, tried to schedule a virtual visit with
Read MoreAre Medicare Advantage extras worth $86 billion?
Medicare Advantage plans, as part of their appeal to Medicare recipients, offer “extra” or ancillary benefits, including dental, vision, and
Read MoreThe true cost of health care
Let’s face it, Medicare will not cover all your health care needs in retirement. Plus, there is a cost associated
Read More2 Florida systems partner on ACA plan
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health and Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System are partnering
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