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
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Healthcare Finance
What is causing insurers to leave Medicare Advantage markets
Major insurers, including UnitedHealthcare and Humana, have reduced or exited markets in dozens of counties in 2026. Even if you
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
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31 House Democrats press CMS on Medicare prior authorization pilot
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Thirty-one House Democrats are seeking more information on CMS’ Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Company Pays $342M to Government in Midst of Billing Probe
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News published June 26, 2026) A major Medicare Advantage company has paid the government
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
Read MoreDemocrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News published June 25, 2026) Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 Democratic co-sponsors plan to
Read MoreThe Medical Frailty Exemption from Medicaid Work Requirements: Key Takeaways from the CMS Interim Final Rule
(Authors: Amaya Diana, Jennifer Tolbert, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 23, 2026) On June 1,
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