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CMS Prior Authorization

Eileen Cook March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Care Denials, CMS, Prior Authorization

Payers’ prior authorization denial rates go public: 5 notes

(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) For the first time, payers must publicly post data on how often they

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Older Adults

8 Medicare Advantage numbers to know in 2026

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Payment Advisory Commission insights, Congressional reports and enrollment data have all been

CMS Health Care - General HHS

Eileen Cook March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Advisory Committee, HHS

HHS, CMS form healthcare advisory committee

(By: Madeline Scheetz for Becker’s Health Review) HHS and CMS have launched a healthcare advisory committee to help strengthen and

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

The Medicare Advantage paradox: Who benefits most?

(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage now covers about 55% of eligible beneficiaries (about 35 million people) and

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General

Eileen Cook March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, IRMAA, medicare, Older Adults

Medicare premiums have increased

The majority of Medicare recipients pay the standard Medicare Part B premium of $202; however, almost seven percent of recipients

CMS Dual Eligible Medicaid Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 CMS, Medicaid, medicare, Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans

The explosion of the Medicare Advantage special needs plan

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) For insurers that remain committed to their Medicare Advantage businesses, special needs plans

Aging CMS Dental/Oral Health

Eileen Cook March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Dental Care, dental insurance, Older Adults

Even With Dental Insurance, You Still Could Face a Large Bill

(By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio and Cara Anthony and Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio for KFF Health News) Russell

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Telehealth

Eileen Cook March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Older Adults, Telehealth

What to Know About Medicare Coverage of Telehealth

(Authors: Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 19, 2026) Use of telehealth,

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

Is Medicare Advantage the best option for you?

Medicare Advantage plans provide an alternative to Original Medicare. These plans often bundle Part D prescription drug coverage and may

CMS Health Care Finance Illegal Activities Medicaid

Eileen Cook March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Fraud, Medicaid

CMS’ New Approach to Federal Medicaid Spending in Cases of Potential Fraud

(Authors: Jessica Mathers, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 16, 2026) The current administration

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