Healthcare software company owner convicted in $1B Medicare fraud scheme
(By: Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida convicted the founder and
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Healthcare Finance
Proposed modernization of the Medicare Savings Programs
To simplify access to the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPS), the Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab has drafted four model
Read MoreWhat to Know About the BALANCE Model for GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
(Authors: Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Elizabeth Williams for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 11, 2026) GLP-1s, a class
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4 recommendations to bring oversight to AI-driven prior auth: MACPAC
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission approved recommendations to boost transparency with
Read MoreIn California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.
(By Christine Mai-Duc for KFF Health News) When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a
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What’s the latest on prior authorization reform?
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) For years, prior authorization has remained among the most contentious pressure points between
Read MoreThat Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs
(By Rachel Spears for KFF Health News) Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon
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Hospital at home linked to better outcomes: 7 notes
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Patients treated at a hospital-at-home program had lower rates of mortality and emergency
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Health insurers’ ‘direct-to-consumer’ push: 5 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare more broadly has been focused on reaching consumers where they are at.
Read MoreAmericans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
(Authors: Grace Sparks, Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 30,
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