A New Option for Long-Term Care Costs
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News published on July 10, 2026) Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added
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Healthcare Costs
Digital Health Tools and Technologies: An Overview of CMS’ Recent Efforts to Expand Their Use in Medicare
(Authors: Nancy Ochieng, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 7, 2026) As an increasing
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ACA premiums could jump 14% in 2027: 7 things to know
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) ACA insurers are pitching a median rate increase of 14% for 2027, the second
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Projected 2027 Medicare costs at a glance
As we pass the halfway point of the year, most of us are wondering about and/or planning our 2027 expenses.
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CMS launches the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge — but 4 questions linger
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is rolling out the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program — a demonstration designed
Read MoreKFF Poll Shows Three in Ten Adults Turn to Social Media or AI for Health Information, with Lower-Income Adults More Likely to Cite Cost and Access Barriers as a Reason
(By Joel Luther, Hagere Yilma, and Irving Washington for The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 25, 2026) The latest KFF
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ACA sees 3M+ enrollee drop: 5 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) ACA enrollment dropped from 22.1 million in February 2025 to 19.2 million people
Read MoreKey Facts About Medicare Spending Trends and Projections from the 2026 Medicare Trustees Report
(Authors: Alex Cottrill and Juliette Cubanski for The Kasier Family Foundation Published: Jun 24, 2026) On June 9, 2026, the
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5 insights from payers’ 2027 ACA rate filings so far
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) ACA marketplace premiums are on track for a second consecutive year of double-digit
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Employer-sponsored insurance premiums could drop 6.5% with anticompetitive hospital contracting ban: White House
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) The White House Council of Economic Advisers addressed the possibility of banning antisteering
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