Court ruling allows Medicare to negotiate prices for larger number of drugs
(By John Wilkerson for STAT published Oct. 7, 2025) A federal appeals court unanimously rejected a Novo Nordisk challenge to
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Healthcare Finance
Health systems pause Medicare telehealth visits during government shutdown
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Some health systems have started pausing telehealth visits for Medicare beneficiaries as the
Read MoreIf Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Expire, Older Marketplace Enrollees Face Steepest Premium Hikes
(By Matt McGough for The Kaiser Family Foundation published Oct. 6, 2025) If Congress does not extend the enhanced premium
Read MoreHospital group questions MedPAC finding that MA growth hasn’t hurt finances
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Hospital Association critiqued the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s initial assessment of
Read More7 insurers fully exiting Medicare Advantage
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) As many major insurers scale back on Medicare Advantage, some players are exiting
Read MoreWhite House delays 100% drug tariffs to negotiate pricing
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Trump administration will hold off on imposing pharmaceutical tariffs Oct. 1 for
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Growing Role of Special Needs Plans in Medicare Advantage
(Authors: Abby Sachar, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Maiss Mohamed, and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 25, 2025)
Read MoreKey Takeaways from CMS’s Rural Health Funding Announcement
(Authors: Zachary Levinson, Scott Hulver, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 23, 2025) On September 15,
Read MoreThe cost of Medigap insurance
Medicare supplemental insurance, also known as Medigap, is designed to help cover some of the out-of-pocket costs associated with Original
Read MoreCVS subsidiary files for bankruptcy
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health subsidiary Omnicare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.
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