Explore how frequent health insurance churn in the U.S. reduces insurers' incentives to invest in preventive care and chronic disease management, worsening health outcomes and increasing costs.

CMS to start AI-driven prior authorization pilot for traditional Medicare in Washington and five other states in 2026, targeting low-value procedures to reduce waste and improve compliance while maintaining clinician oversight.

CMS extends the AHEAD Model to 2035, introducing payment reforms and transparency to improve Medicare cost control, prevention, and population health outcomes.

Explore how Medicare Advantage's growth reshapes retiree coverage, employer health benefits, and taxpayer costs amid evolving Medicare policy and enrollment trends.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks outlines Medicaid reforms, rural healthcare funding, and economic growth initiatives for Southeast Iowa, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement requirements.

Social Security benefits in 2026 will increase by 2.7%, but rising Medicare Part B and D premiums will significantly reduce the net gain for retirees, highlighting challenges in healthcare cost inflation and COLA calculations.

AdvaMed raises patient safety and legal concerns over CMS's proposed Medicare competitive bidding programme restart for durable medical equipment and devices.

Medicare covers essential dental and sensory treatments for seniors but excludes routine check-ups and preventive care, impacting senior health insurance planning.

Explore mental health challenges among seniors and how Medicare Advantage and Part D plans support treatment, therapy, and prevention for older adults.

Milliman's 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index estimates a $388,000 healthcare savings need for a typical 65-year-old couple, highlighting cost trends influenced by coverage type and regulation.