CMS proposes major changes to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, removing administrative measures and focusing on patient outcomes with mixed reactions from healthcare stakeholders.

The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will see more than 12% premium increases in 2026 following a 13.5% hike in 2025 amid higher costs from aging workforce, prescription drugs, and hospital consolidation, impacting federal employees' coverage choices.

Explore the complexities of healthcare billing, Medicare's role, insurance costs, and the implications for patients in the U.S. healthcare system.

The bipartisan ACO Assignment Improvement Act aims to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Medicare's Accountable Care Organizations, expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care and boosting cost savings.

Senate HELP Committee discusses the impact of expiring enhanced premium tax credits and explores bipartisan solutions to improve health insurance affordability under the ACA.

CMS has secured significant price reductions on 15 drugs including costly cancer treatments, impacting Medicare Part B pricing and healthcare costs.

MedPAC's 2024 report finds stability in Medicare hospitals with rising service use and improved finances. Proposes $1B for hospitals serving more low-income patients and supports site-neutral payment expansion.

Senate Democrats propose a bill extending ACA enhanced subsidies through 2028, impacting federal deficits and repealing recent program integrity measures amid rising health care costs.

Colorado health insurance enrollment declines slightly for 2026 amid premium increases and federal subsidy expirations, with state assistance programs mitigating coverage gaps.

Examination of Tom Tiffany's health care policy record and implications for Wisconsin's insurance and healthcare regulatory environment.