White 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
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Healthcare Costs
A 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 More29 health systems dropping Medicare Advantage plans | 2025
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Among the most commonly cited reasons are excessive prior authorization denial rates and
Read MoreTrump punted on medical debt protection. Now the battle is in the states
(By Noam Levey, Katheryn Houghton, Arielle Zionts for NPR) With the Trump administration scaling back federal efforts to protect Americans
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 MoreCan Medicare deny services?
Can Medicare deny someone services if you are not financially needy? The answer is no, since Medicare is not a
Read MoreChoosing your Medicare coverage
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is approaching quickly: October 15 to December 7. At this time, you can change your
Read MoreWhat Could the Health-Related Provisions in the Reconciliation Law Mean for Older Adults?
(Authors: Tricia Neuman, Alice Burns, Justin Lo, Juliette Cubanski, and Matthew Rae for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 17,
Read MoreHealth Care Cuts Threaten Homegrown Solutions to Rural Doctor Shortages
(By Bernard J. Wolfson for KFF Health News) CHICO, Calif. — Olivia Owlett chose to do her primary care residency
Read MoreWhy it matters to review your Medicare plan now
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period for 2026 runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025. During this time, Medicare participants
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