Affordability Is the Issue Now, But Look for the Uninsured to Make a Comeback
(Author: Drew Altman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 10, 2026) The uninsured is not the most politically salient
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6 new drugs in shortage
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The number of active drug shortages has declined sharply since June, according to
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CMS’ proposed pay bump inadequate, hospitals say
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on April 10 proposed a 2.4% pay increase for hospitals under the
Read MoreHow To Make a High-Deductible Health Plan Work for You
(By Jackie Fortiér for KFF Health News) An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized
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9 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
Read MoreFarm Bureau Plans Are a Less Pricey Alternative to ACA Coverage — With Trade-Offs
(By Michelle Andrews for KFF Health News) Robin Carlton pays about $650 a month for a plan on the Missouri
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The bigger picture for Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage has been around since 1997, when it was established by the Balanced Budget Act. Initially called “Medicare Choice,”
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Insurers have cut prior auth requirements by 11%: AHIP-BCBS
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurers have eliminated 11% of prior authorization requirements across a range of medical
Read MoreCMS hikes Medicare Advantage rate 2.48% for 2027: 6 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is raising Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion,
Read MoreInsurers’ Prior Authorization Data Offers Little Insight Into What Gets Approved or Denied
(Author Kaye Pestaina for The Kaiser Foundation published April 2, 2026) For many Americans, especially those with a chronic condition,
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