A $50 billion fund to help rural hospitals could actually lead to closures and cuts
(By Aaron Bolton, Arielle Zionts for NPR) The emergency department at Big Sandy Medical Center in Montana is just one
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Healthcare Finance
The Medicare Advantage paradox: Who benefits most?
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage now covers about 55% of eligible beneficiaries (about 35 million people) and
Read MoreClaims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans in 2024
(Authors: Michelle Long, Justin Lo, and Kaye Pestaina for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 24, 2026) The impact of
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Iowa bill aims to hike HMO tax, bolster Medicaid
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for The Becker’s Hospital Review) Iowa lawmakers are weighing a bill, originally introduced March 13, that would
Read MoreWhere the ACA stands, 16 years in
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Signed into law 16 years ago on March 23, 2010, the ACA has
Read MoreWhat to Know About Medicare Coverage of Telehealth
(Authors: Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 19, 2026) Use of telehealth,
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Humana hit with class action lawsuit over tobacco surcharges
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) A former Humana employee filed a class-action lawsuit March 17 alleging the insurer
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HHS plans $200M cancer vaccine initiative: Wall Street Journal
(By: Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Through the National Cancer Institute, HHS has launched a $200 million initiative to establish
Read MoreCMS’ New Approach to Federal Medicaid Spending in Cases of Potential Fraud
(Authors: Jessica Mathers, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 16, 2026) The current administration
Read MoreAre the Tradeoffs from Prior Authorization Worth It?
(Author: Drew Altman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 16, 2026) Costs are the health care problem that most
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