IRS Micro-Captive Insurance Rule Spurs Calls for Regulatory Reform and Industry Dialogue

Recent IRS regulations on 831(b) micro-captive insurance companies have raised compliance and enforcement concerns, prompting calls for regulatory reform to better align IRS actions with congressional intent and protect small businesses.

MedPAC Urges Reforms to Nursing Home Five-Star Rating System

MedPAC calls for federal reform of nursing home Five-Star ratings, emphasizing staffing and alternative quality metrics to improve long-term care under Medicare.

Medicare Advantage Costs Taxpayers 22% More per Enrollee Amounting to $83 Billion More

Medicare Advantage plans cost taxpayers 22% more per enrollee than traditional Medicare. Understanding payment system flaws and reform options is critical for policymaker and insurer strategy.

Boone Health Extends 4-Year Contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Missouri

Boone Health signs a 4-year contract extension with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Missouri, securing network access for members. MU Health Care remains out of network after contract talks stall.

Mercy and Humana Launch 65 Prime+ Clinics for Medicare Seniors

Mercy and Humana collaborate to open 65 Prime+ clinics in Missouri, enhancing Medicare senior care with tailored primary care services and expanded access to Medicare Advantage plans.

US Healthcare Update: Organ Transplant Loophole, UnitedHealth Scrutiny, Labor Rules

Bipartisan report reveals organ transplant rating loophole; UnitedHealth faces Medicare Advantage scrutiny; labor rules for home health aides under review; CVS and Cigna settle executive lawsuit.

Bipartisan Proposal to Enable Nurses' Medicare Wellness Visits in Rural Clinics

Legislation proposes Medicare reimbursement for nurses conducting annual wellness visits at rural health clinics to expand access and reduce costs for beneficiaries.

Trump Administration Open to Medicare Changes If Senate Finds Fraud

The Trump administration signals readiness to revise Medicare if Senate uncovers fraud, while denying plans for cuts. Medicaid cuts remain a focal budget concern amid Senate review.

Georgia Medicaid Cuts and Political Shifts Impact Insurance Landscape

Explore how Georgia's proposed Medicaid cuts and political campaigns involving U.S. Rep. Mike Collins affect social programs and the insurance sector.

New Bill Proposes 14,000 Medicare Residency Slots to Address Physician Shortage

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 seeks to add 14,000 Medicare-funded residency slots over seven years to combat the growing U.S. physician shortage, with a focus on rural and underserved communities.