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.
Medicare Underpayment Intensifies U.S. Physician Shortage, Impacting Care Access
Medicare's underpayment to physicians is accelerating the U.S. doctor shortage and threatening healthcare access. Proposed payment reforms aim to realign Medicare reimbursement with practice costs and value-based care.
U.S. National Debt Surpasses $36 Trillion: Key Fiscal Events and Implications
Explore the key fiscal events driving the U.S. national debt beyond $36 trillion, including tax cuts, military spending, Medicare expansion, and pandemic relief impact on federal budgets and insurance markets.
UnitedHealthcare Q1 2025 Earnings: Market Overreaction Presents Value Opportunity
UnitedHealthcare’s Q1 2025 earnings saw a market overreaction due to increased Medicare Advantage costs and CEO resignation. Despite short-term guidance reductions, strong profitability and diversified revenue streams make it a compelling value opportunity.
Medicare Advantage Debate Echoes in NYC Retiree Advocacy
Examining the ongoing Medicare Advantage debate among NYC public service retirees and union influences, highlighting implications for health insurance policy and benefits.
North Mississippi Health Services Ends Medicare Advantage Contract with United Healthcare
North Mississippi Health Services terminates United Healthcare Medicare Advantage contract due to claim denials, impacting 17,000 members and signaling challenges in payer-provider interactions in Mississippi.
Republicans Confirm Plans to Cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirms Republican plans to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid amid federal budget reform efforts impacting millions of Americans' access to healthcare and benefits.