7 recent payer fines from states
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Payers have faced state penalties in 2026 for slow reimbursements, mishandled member complaints,
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Healthcare Finance
New Industry Segment-Specific Voluntary Compliance Program Guidance
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the new industry Segment-Specific Voluntary
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Where HSA policy stands: 4 notes
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health savings accounts have become one of the more active areas of federal
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8 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 MoreHow to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) When TrumpRx launched in February, it joined a chorus of websites claiming to have deals
Read MoreOne or Two Health Systems Controlled the Entire Market for Inpatient Hospital Care in Nearly Half of Metropolitan Areas in 2024
(Authors: Jamie Godwin, Zachary Levinson, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 27, 2026) National health spending
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Medicaid work requirements could cut enrollment by up to 10 million per month
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) By 2028, there could be between 4.9 million and 10.1 million fewer people enrolled
Read MoreA $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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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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