Explore the factors driving significant health insurance premium and out-of-pocket cost increases in 2026 across employer-sponsored plans, ACA exchanges, Medicare, and Medicaid. Understand how subsidy expirations and policy changes impact affordability and coverage.
FTC cautions healthcare employers on noncompetes. Rising physician unionization, Medicare Plan Finder updates, Kaiser-Renown joint venture, AI tools, FDA drug approvals, and robotic intubation device mark key healthcare industry trends in 2025.
As Medicare open enrollment begins, scammers increase efforts to steal seniors' personal and Medicare information through fraudulent calls. Learn how to detect and prevent Medicare-related fraud effectively.
The U.S. health insurance market faces significant premium hikes and systemic challenges linked to legislative changes, economic burdens, and disparities. Comparing with the U.K., the analysis highlights reform difficulties and financial implications for policy makers and insurers.
Projected 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 offsets by rising Medicare Part B and D premiums amid increasing senior poverty rates. Key inflation and policy insights.
CMS's 2026 Medicare payment proposals aim to rebalance reimbursements in favor of primary care and outpatient clinics, reduce hospital-owned clinic premiums, and introduce site-neutral payments to improve Medicare value and primary care sustainability.
Explore how income affects Medicare premiums but not eligibility, and learn strategies for managing healthcare costs in retirement for high earners.
UnitedHealth expects 78% of members in Medicare Advantage plans rated four stars or higher for 2026, supporting government reimbursements and financial outlook amid cost pressures.
Lifeward reports accelerated Medicare Advantage claims approvals for ReWalk 7 Exoskeleton, improving access and payment timelines in 2025.
The August 2025 OIG report analyzes Medicare billing for remote patient monitoring services, highlighting fraud risks and compliance recommendations amid rising RPM usage.
