Americans’ 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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Medicare Part D
FDA launches ‘real-time’ clinical trials
(By: Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has launched its first two real-time clinical trials in partnership with
Read MoreCMS Extends Medicare’s Short-Term Bridge Program for GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage
(By Juliette Cubanski for The Kaiser Family Foundation published April 23, 2026) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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CMS pauses weight-loss BALANCE model for Medicare
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is holding off on its voluntary “Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition
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Mark Cuban dives into direct contracting
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Mark Cuban has never been subtle about what fuels his motivation to upend
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6 new drugs in shortage
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The number of active drug shortages has declined sharply since June, according to
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The bigger picture for Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage has been around since 1997, when it was established by the Balanced Budget Act. Initially called “Medicare Choice,”
Read MoreCMS hikes Medicare Advantage rate 2.48% for 2027: 6 notes
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is raising Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion,
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Medicare Beneficiaries to See Simpler and More Flexible Plan Choices, Better Drug Coverage, Higher Quality and Lower Costs in 2027
(Source – www.cms.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is improving health plan quality, making it easier to
Read MoreInsurers’ Prior Authorization Data Offers Little Insight Into What Gets Approved or Denied
(Author Kaye Pestaina for The Kaiser Foundation published April 2, 2026) For many Americans, especially those with a chronic condition,
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