Tag: Healthcare Providers

Medicare Advantage Growth Raises Concerns Over Costs, Care Access, and Provider Relations

Medicare Advantage enrollment surges as hospitals report care delays and increased administrative burdens. Explore the impacts on costs, provider networks, and Medicare policy reforms in 2025.

H.R. 6280 Receives Broad Support from U.S. Healthcare Associations and Clinicians

H.R. 6280, a healthcare bill focused on genetic counseling, gains endorsement from over 200 U.S. healthcare organizations and 500 clinicians. NSGC provides resources to advance support.

Medicare Dental Coverage Options and Limitations Explained for 2026

Explore Medicare dental coverage in 2026, including limitations of Parts A and B, options through Medicare Advantage, and types of dental plans compatible with provider networks.

Geisinger Offers Medicare Advantage Info Sessions Ahead of Enrollment Deadline

Geisinger Health System hosts Medicare Advantage plan sessions to guide seniors before the Dec. 7 enrollment deadline. Geisinger Gold earns high CMS ratings with extensive network and member benefits.

UNC Health, Cigna Contract Expiration Disrupts Patient Care Access in NC

Contract expiration between UNC Health and Cigna disrupts access for over 4,000 patients in North Carolina. Insights into insurer-provider negotiations and network impacts.

Bronson Provides Free Assistance for 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment

Bronson Healthcare offers free, one-on-one assistance for enrolling in 2026 federal Health Insurance Marketplace plans to ensure continuity of care and optimal coverage.

UNC Health-Cigna Contract Dispute Leaves 65,000 Members Facing Out-of-Network Costs

UNC Health and Cigna have not renewed their contract, causing 65,000 members in North Carolina to face out-of-network costs and patient care disruptions. Ongoing negotiations aim to restore network access.

Kettering Health Ends Medicare Advantage Contracts with Humana and Devoted Health

Kettering Health in Ohio ends contracts with Medicare Advantage insurers Humana and Devoted Health due to payment and administrative issues, impacting patient plan options for 2026.

Aspirus and Blue Cross MN Contract Talks May Lead to 2026 Out-of-Network Status

Aspirus facilities in Minnesota may fall out-of-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield if contract talks fail, reflecting industry reimbursement and inflation challenges. Learn key impacts for 2026.

Medica Expands Nonprofit Health Insurance with Coordinated Care in St. Louis

Medica enters St. Louis offering a nonprofit health insurance option with integrated coordinated care aligned to major provider networks Mercy and SSM. This model promotes efficient care and competitive pricing without shareholder pressure.