The shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
(By Yuki Noguchi for NPR) A few weeks ago, when Vicki Stearn, 68, tried to schedule a virtual visit with
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Health Care Finance
Are Medicare Advantage extras worth $86 billion?
Medicare Advantage plans, as part of their appeal to Medicare recipients, offer “extra” or ancillary benefits, including dental, vision, and
Read MoreThe true cost of health care
Let’s face it, Medicare will not cover all your health care needs in retirement. Plus, there is a cost associated
Read More2 Florida systems partner on ACA plan
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health and Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System are
Read MoreHow ACA Marketplace Costs Compare to Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
(Source - The Kaiser Family Foundation published November 3, 2025) This analysis compares ACA Marketplace costs to employer-sponsored health insurance
Read MoreAre special needs plans the backbone of Medicare Advantage?
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Special needs plans are far from new, but they continue to hold
Read MoreCMS finalizes 2026 physician fee schedule: 12 notes
(By: Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS released its final rule for 2026 Medicare payments under the physician
Read MoreDon’t overlook changes to your Medicare plan
The Medicare annual open enrollment is taking place now until December 7th. Each year, during this time, you can review
Read MoreIs a Medicare Advantage plan worth it?
Is having no monthly premium worth signing up for Medicare Advantage? Some experts say no. According to ATI Advisory, a
Read MoreACA window-shopping rates go live: 6 things to know
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The ACA marketplace’s open enrollment period kicks off on Nov. 1, but
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