Healthcare Costs – Page 7 – medicarereport.org

(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Health savings accounts have become one of the more active areas of

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Older Adults

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

FDA Health Care Finance Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 CMS, Drug Discounts, Generics, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Medicare Part D, TrumpRx

How 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

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

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)

Affordable Care Act (ACA)Health Care Finance

Eileen Cook March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 ACA, Claims Denials and Appeals, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance

Claims 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

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General

Eileen Cook March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, IRMAA, medicare, Older Adults

Medicare premiums have increased

The majority of Medicare recipients pay the standard Medicare Part B premium of $202; however, almost seven percent of recipients

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Telehealth

Eileen Cook March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Older Adults, Telehealth

What to Know About Medicare Coverage of Telehealth

(Authors: Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 19, 2026) Use of telehealth,

Health Care Finance Health Insurance

Eileen Cook March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Lawsuit

Humana hit with class action lawsuit over tobacco surcharges

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A former Humana employee filed a class-action lawsuit March 17 alleging the

Affordable Care Act (ACA)Health Care Finance Health Insurance

Eileen Cook March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 ACA, Healthcare Costs

Cost Concerns and Coverage Changes: A Follow-Up Survey of ACA Marketplace Enrollees

(Authors: Lunna Lopes, Isabelle Valdes, Grace Sparks, Mardet Mulugeta, and Ashley Kirzinger for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 19,

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

Is Medicare Advantage the best option for you?

Medicare Advantage plans provide an alternative to Original Medicare. These plans often bundle Part D prescription drug coverage and may