Home Upgrades That Lower Insurance Premiums Amid Rising Costs
Explore essential home upgrades that can reduce insurance premiums amid rising rates. Learn how maintenance, smart technology, and resilience projects impact insurance costs.
DOJ and HHS Relaunch False Claims Act Working Group to Target Healthcare Fraud
The DOJ and HHS reestablish the False Claims Act Working Group to enhance enforcement against healthcare fraud and abuse in federal programs, emphasizing compliance and whistleblower roles.
Astrana Health Completes $708M Acquisition of Prospect Health to Expand Integrated Care
Astrana Health finalizes $708 million acquisition of Prospect Health, expanding its integrated care network and Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial coverage. The deal enhances provider scale and care delivery capabilities under California's Knox-Keene health plan regulations.
Texas Reports $329M Hospital Costs for Undocumented Patients With Limited Payment Data
Texas hospitals reported $329 million in estimated costs for care of undocumented patients from Dec 2024 to Feb 2025, highlighting gaps in payment data and uninsured care context.
Centene's Withdrawal of Financial Guidance Triggers 40% Stock Drop Amid Rising Costs
Centene's financial guidance withdrawal due to rising costs causes a 40% stock drop, impacting the health insurance sector and investor confidence.
Medicaid Funding Threatened for Maine’s Reproductive Health Providers Under New Federal Bill
A new federal tax and spending bill threatens Medicaid funding for Maine's top reproductive health providers, Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning, risking access to essential sexual and reproductive health services in underserved communities.
2025 Reconciliation Bill Cuts Medicaid, Alters ACA Enrollment, Impacting U.S. Healthcare Access
The 2025 reconciliation bill introduces substantial Medicaid funding cuts and changes to ACA enrollment, with significant implications for healthcare access and provider reimbursement across the U.S.
OIG Audit Reveals $100K+ Overpayments to HRS Home Health in Medicare Claims
OIG audit finds $100,696 in Medicare overpayments to HRS Home Health, highlighting compliance challenges in home health billing and the impact of CMS oversight.
AHA Issues Q2 2025 Health Care Plan Accountability Update on Medicare Advantage and Private Insurer Regulation
The AHA's Q2 2025 Health Care Plan Accountability Update details key regulatory and legislative changes affecting Medicare Advantage and private health insurer compliance, essential for insurance professionals.
Connecticut Law Revises Arbitration Costs and Interest in Insurance Disputes
Connecticut's new law changes insurance dispute arbitration by requiring insurers to cover arbitration costs and pay interest on disputed amounts, promoting faster claimant payments and greater insurer accountability.