Tag: Healthcare Providers

Northwest Human Services Expands Medicaid Care Amid Contract Disruptions in Oregon

Northwest Human Services in Salem, Oregon expands Medicaid primary care access by absorbing displaced patients following contract issues with PacificSource, navigating funding challenges amid state and federal policy changes.

UW Medicine to Lose In-Network Status for Certain Insurance Plans in 2026

UW Medicine, including Husky Health Center, will be out-of-network for some insurance plans in 2026, increasing patient costs. Verify plan status and explore options.

Navigating Regulatory Complexities of Data Exchange in Value-Based Care

Explore the regulatory frameworks influencing data exchange in value-based care, including CMS rules, HIPAA, and state requirements. Understand operational challenges in healthcare data governance.

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended After Government Shutdown Ends

Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended through January 2026 following government shutdown, with CMS issuing updated enrollment and billing guidance to Medicare providers.

Medicare Advantage Growth Raises Care Access and Cost Concerns for Providers

Medicare Advantage plans see rising enrollment amid care access and cost challenges for providers and beneficiaries, prompting regulatory scrutiny and legislative proposals.

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.