Spine Surgeons Navigate Federal Policy Changes Impacting Practice Viability
Spine surgeons adapt to evolving federal healthcare policies including Medicare reimbursement cuts and the CMS TEAM Model, affecting practice operations and care delivery.
U.S. Health Insurers’ Q1 Earnings Highlight Market Volatility and Strategic Challenges
Q1 earnings reports from major U.S. health insurers reveal volatile market dynamics driven by Medicare Advantage payment changes and diverse strategic challenges. Insight into implications for providers, payers, and policy.
Molina Healthcare Navigates Medicaid Volatility and ACA Cost Pressures in Q1 Results
Molina Healthcare reports higher medical loss ratios and ACA membership growth amid Medicaid rate adjustments and regulatory challenges in Q1 results. Upcoming 2025 guidance reflects cautious optimism.
CMS Final Rule Advances Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for 2026
CMS's 2026 Final Rule implements the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program with the Medicare Transaction Facilitator, affecting Part D drug pricing and pharmacy reimbursement processes.
Cyberattack Sparks Financial Crisis for Physician Practices
Explore how a cyberattack on Change Healthcare led to financial turmoil for physician practices, affecting their billing and loan repayment with Optum Financial.
UnitedHealth Dominates Medicare Advantage Payments: Study
Explore how UnitedHealth Group leads in Medicare Advantage payments through diagnosing more health conditions, raising concerns in the health insurance sector.