Medicare Advantage OTC Benefits Drive Growth for Independent Pharmacies
Independent U.S. pharmacies leverage Medicare Advantage OTC benefits to diversify revenue and enhance patient care amid rising healthcare costs and reimbursement challenges.
Medicaid Underpayments Strain Nursing Home Financials, Impact Care Quality
Research links Medicaid underpayments to financial strains in nursing homes, highlighting effects on staffing, operational quality, and care standards.
CMS Relief Payments for Change Healthcare Cyberattack Reveal Overpayment Issues
Health Affairs report reveals CMS overpaid hospitals $2.2B in relief after the 2024 Change Healthcare cyberattack, highlighting challenges in Medicare reimbursement disruption and relief program design.
MedPAC Proposes 4% Medicare Payment Cut for Skilled Nursing Facilities in FY 2027
MedPAC recommends a 4% cut to Medicare payment rates for skilled nursing facilities in 2027, analyzing post-acute care trends and reimbursement impacts on providers.
NYC Health + Hospitals Faces Fiscal Challenges Amid Medicaid Cuts and Coverage Loss
NYC Health + Hospitals confronts major financial risks due to Medicaid cuts, declining supplemental payments, and rising uninsured rates, per State Comptroller report. Strategic financial plans face adjustments amid federal and state policy changes.
Major 2026 Healthcare Policy Changes Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impact Coverage and Costs
Explore key 2026 changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting Medicaid expansion, ACA coverage, medical student loans, and provider reimbursement impacting U.S. healthcare.
Two-Sided Risk Models Drive Success for Medicare Shared Savings ACOs
ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program taking on two-sided risk show higher savings and quality outcomes, highlighting a shift in value-based care strategies.
U.Va. Health Reports Strong Q1 FY 2026 Financials, Advances Cardiovascular Research
Explore U.Va. Health's strong Q1 fiscal 2026 financial results, highlighting operational efficiencies, robust cardiovascular research backed by NIH funding, and initiatives in healthcare delivery and sustainability.
Alabama Hospitals Face Financial Strain if ACA Tax Credits Expire in 2025
Expiration of ACA tax credits in 2025 could leave 100,000 Alabamians uninsured, increasing financial challenges for Alabama hospitals, especially in rural areas. This shift may raise uncompensated care costs and emergency room visits, impacting hospital operations and patient access.
Medicare Costs Increase for 2026: Higher Premiums, Deductibles, and Coinsurance
Medicare costs including Part B premiums, Part A deductible, and coinsurance rates rise in 2026, impacting retiree budgets and Social Security benefits.