Senator Bill Cassidy demands transparency from AMA over CPT coding system royalties and licensing fees amidst CMS payment cuts, raising concerns on healthcare reimbursement and costs.
Telehealth use among U.S. physicians has nearly tripled since pre-COVID-19, with psychiatrists leading utilization. AMA data highlights regulatory and specialty-specific trends affecting telehealth adoption.
Recent GAO report reveals ACA Premium Tax Credit fraud. Rising Medicare Part D costs, Social Security debt risks, bond market stability concerns, and congressional stock trading scrutiny highlight U.S. insurance and fiscal challenges.
Medicare Part A hospital stay costs are increasing in 2026, with higher deductibles and coinsurance rates impacting seniors. Medigap can help cover these rising expenses, highlighting the importance of timely supplemental coverage enrollment.
Nassau University Medical Center serves the highest percentage of Medicaid patients on Long Island, facing financial challenges due to low public insurance reimbursements and a high volume of psychiatric and emergency care cases.
Most Medicare plans do not cover routine dental care, exposing retirees to significant out-of-pocket expenses. Dental Savings Plans offer a cost-effective alternative to manage dental care costs in retirement.
UnitedHealth Group moves to dismiss Ballad Health's Medicare Advantage lawsuit citing binding arbitration agreements and jurisdiction issues in federal court.
Understand the 2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period processes, including plan cancellations and transitions among Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D drug plans, to maintain seamless healthcare coverage.
Independent Living Systems and OPEN MINDS form a strategic partnership to improve care coordination and community-based supports for vulnerable populations in Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible markets.
CMS is proposing major reforms to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings to address administrative measure concerns raised in industry lawsuits. These changes could impact plan quality assessments and compliance.
