Cigna Outperforms UnitedHealth Amid Managed Care Sector Challenges
Analyze how Cigna outperforms UnitedHealth in the U.S. managed care sector amid rising medical costs and regulatory challenges. Insights on earnings, valuation, and sector strategy.
Medicare Cuts Physician GI Procedure Fees Over 22% While Facility Payments Rise
Medicare reimbursement for physician GI procedures fell over 22% (2018-2023), while facility payments to ASCs and HOPDs increased, impacting healthcare economics and physician practice structures.
U.S. Physical Therapy Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth, Bolsters Dividend Amid Medicare Cuts
U.S. Physical Therapy posts 16.4% revenue growth and a 2.54% dividend yield in Q1 2025, offsetting Medicare reimbursement cuts with strategic expansions and payor diversification.
Medical Debt Financing Firms Target Rural Hospitals Amid U.S. Healthcare Funding Cuts
Explore how medical debt financing companies support rural hospitals facing financial challenges amid Medicaid and ACA funding cuts, impacting uninsured patients and hospital revenue cycles.
Ohio Health Providers Implement Fees for MyChart Messaging Amid Rising Costs
Ohio health providers like Central Ohio Primary Care begin charging fees for certain MyChart messages requiring medical expertise, reflecting broader trends in rising U.S. healthcare spending and telehealth service billing.
TD Cowen Downgrades UnitedHealth Amid Rising Risk and Regulatory Uncertainty
TD Cowen lowers UnitedHealth stock rating and price target due to increased risk and regulatory issues in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid sectors, amid ongoing criminal investigation. Brokerages maintain an outperform stance with long-term valuation upside noted.
Medicaid Funding Challenges and Reform Opportunities Amid Expansion and Rising Costs
Explore Medicaid's fiscal challenges, expansion impact, funding imbalances, and reform options including work requirements and provider tax schemes driving federal costs.
Medicaid Provider Taxes Fund Expansion and Provider Payments Amid Congressional Scrutiny
Provider taxes help states leverage federal Medicaid funds to expand coverage and support provider payments, but face potential cuts in Congress amid Medicaid budget debates.
Medicaid Funding Cuts Threaten Michigan Health Services and Economy
Michigan faces potential $2 billion annual Medicaid funding cuts that could impact healthcare services, rural hospitals, and state budget priorities amid federal budget reductions.
Centene Q1 Results Reflect Ongoing Health Insurance Market Uncertainty
Centene's Q1 2025 earnings reveal challenges from potential Medicaid cuts, ACA subsidy expiration, and CMS rules, impacting pricing and enrollment in U.S. health insurance markets.