Insurers not required to cover medical marijuana, federal judge rules
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit that aimed to
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Healthcare Costs
The difference in care between Medicare and Medicare Advantage members
With the increasing enrollment by Medicare recipients in Medicare Advantage health plans and the issue of prior authorization requirements and
Read MoreA costly mistake for many Medicare Advantage enrollees
A recent study by a leading healthcare system found that people on Medicare Advantage plans are not utilizing dental and
Read MoreThe Effect of Delaying the Selection of Small Molecule Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 16, 2025) President Trump has just signed
Read MoreAround 1 in 4 small businesses are dropping insurance coverage: 5 notes
(By: Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Around one-quarter of small businesses that purchased health insurance in 2022 discontinued
Read MoreTrump signs executive action to lower drug prices
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) President Trump signed an executive action Tuesday intended to lower prescription drug prices for Americans.
Read MoreTax Time Triggers Fraud Alarms for Some Obamacare Enrollees
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Because of past fraud by rogue brokers, some Affordable Care Act policyholders may
Read MoreHow Does Cost Affect Access to Care?
(Source - The Kaiser Family Foundation published April 7, 2025) This slideshow explores trends in how costs affect access to
Read MoreWho is enrolling in Medicare Advantage?
The creation of Medicare Advantage health plans was part of the 1997 Balanced Budget Act. Medicare Advantage grew from almost
Read More35% of Americans cannot afford or access healthcare: Gallup
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Reaching the highest level since 2021, 11% of U.S. adults are considered
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