8 things to know about the Medicare prior authorization pilot program
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction initiative from CMS will take effect
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Healthcare Costs
Trump floats sending ACA dollars directly to consumers
(By: Elizabeth Casolo and Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) President Donald Trump proposed that federal healthcare funding be
Read MoreThe 2026 Medicare Advantage changes
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare, has increased steadily over the past two decades, with
Read MoreDeductibles in ACA Marketplace Plans, 2014-2026
(Source - The Kaiser Family Foundation published November 6, 2025) These chart collections provide key data about deductibles and other
Read MoreMedicare will cover weight-loss drugs
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs under a new deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Approximately 10 percent of
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 MoreFDA Moves to Accelerate Biosimilar Development and Lower Drug Costs
(Source - www.hhs.gov) WASHINGTON— OCTOBER 29, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced significant action to
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
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