The term ‘payvider’ isn’t very useful
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) “Payvider” — a portmanteau of “payer” and “provider” — commonly refers to healthcare organizations
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Healthcare Finance
A new wording test on ‘Medicare for All’
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Support for expanding Medicare into a government-run health plan for everyone swings by
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreDigital 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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CMS floats new Medicare payment category for AI diagnostic software: 6 notes
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing to create a new payment pathway for algorithm-driven diagnostic software,
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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.
Read MoreDecoding Medicare Advantage Coding Intensity
(Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek and Nolan Sroczynski for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 1, 2026) In recent years, federal
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CMS seeks new powers to remove ‘problematic’ Medicare providers — 8 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS wants to raise Medicare home health payments by 2.4% in 2027 while
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The proposal would make Medicare Advantage (MA) plans the default
The current administration is considering making Medicare Advantage plans the default coverage option for Medicare enrollees, rather than traditional Medicare.
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