UnityPoint Health Acquires MercyOne: Insurance Plan Changes Ahead
UnityPoint Health's acquisition of MercyOne raises concerns over insurance plan changes. Stay informed about your options for continued patient access and care.
No UPCODE Act: Transforming Medicare Advantage Payments for Insurers
Explore the No UPCODE Act's impact on Medicare Advantage, its implications for insurers, and how it aims to curb upcoding practices to enhance financial integrity.
Final Sentencing in Arizona Medicare Insurance Fraud Case
Explore the significant sentencing of Arizona business owners in a healthcare fraud case targeting Medicare. Understand the implications for insurers and compliance.
Mastering Medicare Incident-to Billing in Mental Health for Compliance and Reimbursement
Insight into Medicare incident-to billing rules for mental health, focusing on compliance, audits, telehealth supervision, and payer risk strategies to maximize reimbursement and avoid recoupments.
Congressional Hearing Explores Healthcare Costs, Technology, and Regulation
Congressional hearing investigates rising U.S. healthcare costs, examining regulatory roles and the impact of medical technology innovations on affordability.
CMS 2026 Medicare OPPS and ASC Final Rule Advances Site-Neutral Payments and Expands Price Transparency
CMS finalizes 2026 Medicare outpatient payment rule with expanded site-neutral payments, enhanced hospital price transparency, and telehealth supervision provisions affecting hospitals and ASCs nationwide.
Key Developments in Skilled Nursing, Medicare Advantage Reforms, Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage, and Alzheimer’s Care
Explore recent updates on skilled nursing care value, Medicare Advantage regulatory reforms, Medicaid hearing aid coverage expansion, and Alzheimer's treatment benefits impacting U.S. insurance and long-term care markets.
US Drug Pricing Negotiations, Telehealth Flexibilities, 340B Pilot, and ACA Subsidies Update
Explore recent US developments on federal drug price negotiation expansion to commercial plans, DEA telehealth prescribing extensions, the 340B rebate pilot launch, and ACA subsidy debates in the Senate impacting insurance and healthcare markets.
CMS Announces 9.7% Medicare Part B Premium Increase for 2026
CMS announces a 9.7% increase in Medicare Part B premiums for 2026, affecting individuals earning $109,000 or less. Updates on oncology drug reimbursement and legal challenges to the CMS 340B drug rebate pilot program highlight shifting dynamics in Medicare regulation and healthcare compliance.
CMS Proposes 2027 Updates to Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
CMS has proposed key 2027 updates to Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings aiming to streamline quality measures and modernize enrollment options to enhance care and plan accountability.