September 2025 Telehealth Usage Sees Regional Variations and Diagnostic Shifts

September 2025 data from FAIR Health reveals telehealth usage dipped nationally except in the Northeast, with sleep disorders reemerging among top diagnostics and mental health remaining dominant. Urban areas lead in telehealth adoption versus rural regions.

CMS Reports 5.76 Million Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollments for 2026

CMS reports nearly 5.76 million enrollments in U.S. health insurance Marketplaces for 2026, including new sign-ups and renewals with detailed state-level insights.

Senators Seek to Block AI-Driven Medicare Prior Authorization Pilot

U.S. Senators propose legislation to halt CMS's AI-driven Medicare prior authorization pilot, citing concerns over care delays and provider burden in six states including Washington.

Risk Factors for Late-Onset Depression in Long-Term Cancer Survivors

Study identifies socioeconomic and comorbidity risk factors for late-onset depression among elderly long-term cancer survivors, emphasizing implications for survivorship care and health disparities.

StateWide Highlights Medicare Card Scams as December Fraud Threat

New York's StateWide Senior Action Council spotlights Medicare Card Scams as December's Medicare Fraud of the Month, offering resources to protect seniors from fraud and abuse.

2025 US Health Policy Shifts Affect Medicaid, Insurance Claims, and Drug Costs

Explore key 2025 US health policy changes including Medicaid funding cuts, rising insurance claim denials, and shifts in prescription drug cost regulations impacting insurers and healthcare providers.

CMS Releases Official Medicare Cost Figures for 2026

CMS releases official Medicare cost data for 2026 including various payment responsibilities for beneficiaries. Details on premiums and coverage updates.

CMS Finalizes 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule with Reimbursement Increases

CMS released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, increasing reimbursement rates after a multi-year decline. The updates provide financial relief to healthcare providers facing rising operational expenses.

Key Medicare Enrollment Insights and Cost Changes for 2026

Explore Medicare enrollment details, coverage options, upcoming cost changes for 2026, and the importance of timely sign-up to avoid penalties. Essential insights for insurance professionals.

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings: Personalized Engagement Drives Quality and Funding

Explore how personalized, data-driven member engagement strategies are essential for Medicare Advantage plans to maintain and improve Star Ratings, impacting funding and member retention.