AM Best revises U.S. health insurance sector outlook to negative due to higher medical utilization, rising costs, and regulatory challenges impacting Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and ACA markets through 2025.
H.R. 1 introduces Medicaid eligibility reforms and establishes a $50B Rural Health Transformation Fund, aiming to enhance fiscal discipline and support rural hospitals.
Explore the risks and dynamics of retail investors' "buy every dip" strategy in today's passive-driven U.S. equity markets and implications for market liquidity and volatility.
Five Arizona hospitals achieved five-star Medicare quality ratings in the latest federal review, with none in the lowest rating tier, reflecting strong statewide healthcare performance.
Federal court temporarily blocks key CMS rule on ACA health insurance exchange enrollment and eligibility pending further legal review, creating regulatory uncertainty.
Mayo Clinic hospitals received top quality ratings from CMS, with seven earning five stars, highlighting superior performance in mortality, safety, readmission, and patient experience measures.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley outlines Medicaid funding changes under the Big Beautiful Bill, Medicare reimbursement challenges, and bipartisan legislative efforts impacting healthcare and education policy in Iowa.
Medicare Advantage plans face a 29-point drop in member satisfaction driven by rising medical costs and digital engagement challenges, reports J.D. Power. Rising expenses and regulatory scrutiny pressure insurers to improve service and transparency.
The 2025 J.D. Power Medicare Advantage Study identifies declining member satisfaction and highlights how digital onboarding and transparency improve member trust across U.S. Medicare Advantage plans.
Physician incomes from Medicare have fallen over 33% since 2016 due to stagnant reimbursements and increased costs, prompting health systems to reconsider Medicare Advantage participation. This shift threatens patient access and could reshape Medicare's physician landscape.
