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Affordable Care Act (ACA)CMS Employer Healthcare Health Care Finance Health Insurance Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization

Insurers’ 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,

Eileen Cook April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Claims Denials and Appeals, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Prior Authorization

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule: 10 notes

(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS published its final 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule on

Eileen Cook April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D

CMS DHS -OIG Medicare Advantage

New Industry Segment-Specific Voluntary Compliance Program Guidance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the new industry Segment-Specific Voluntary

Eileen Cook April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 CMS, DHS -Office of Inspector General, Healthcare Finance, Medicare Advantage

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage

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

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

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

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)

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

Health Care Finance Legislative Update Medicaid Medicare Advantage

Iowa bill aims to hike HMO tax, bolster Medicaid

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for The Becker’s Hospital Review ) Iowa lawmakers are weighing a bill, originally introduced March 13, that

Eileen Cook March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Healthcare Finance, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage

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

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

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

Medical Technology Medicare Advantage

Continuous glucose monitor use rising among Medicare Advantage members with Type 2 diabetes: Humana

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Continuous glucose monitors have been gaining traction among Medicare Advantage members with

Eileen Cook March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Healthcare Finance, Medicare Advantage, Older Adults

CMS Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Medigap Part D/Prescription Drugs

In Switching to Original Medicare, Beware of Medigap Plan Refusals

(By Michelle Andrews for KFF Health News) It’s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled in private

Eileen Cook March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period, Medigap, Older Adults

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage spending 14% higher than fee for service: Report

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission estimated Medicare Advantage payments will be 14%

Eileen Cook March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 CMS, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Older Adults