CMS: States cannot regulate Medicare Advantage broker compensation
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is reminding state insurance departments that federal law preempts any efforts to
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As ACA Deadline Approaches, Some Price-Sensitive Consumers May Consider Switching to Short-Term Plans
(By Michelle Long for The Kaiser Family Foundation published December 8, 2025) With the approaching December 15th deadline to enroll
Read MoreThe inpatient hospital deductible for Part A is increasing
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, inpatient rehabilitation, and some home health care services. The Medicare
Read MoreExtending VA’s reach in preventing veteran suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Continuing its Veteran suicide prevention mission by funding community-based programs across the country. Now entering its fourth
Read MoreMedPAC payment recommendations for 2027: 4 things to know
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has outlined payment update recommendations for 2027. Four
Read MoreHow CMS plans to pay for wearables
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will reimburse healthcare organizations for patients’ wearable and app use if it improves
Read MoreAre you maximizing your HSA?
Having a health savings account (HSA) offers triple tax savings, where you can contribute pre-tax dollars, pay no taxes on
Read MoreLower prices for 15 high-cost drugs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 15 high-cost drugs used by millions of Medicare beneficiaries will
Read MoreAHA warns of deepfake AI schemes
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Hospital Association is advising healthcare organizations to be on the lookout
Read MorePoll: 1 in 3 ACA Marketplace Enrollees Say They Would “Very Likely” Shop for a Cheaper Plan If Their Premium Payments Doubled; 1 in 4 Say They “Very Likely” Would Go Without Insurance
(By Craig Palosky for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published December 4, 2025) If the amount they pay in premiums doubled,
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