Rural Hospitals Struggle with Medicare Advantage Plan Contracts
Exploring the challenges faced by rural hospitals with Medicare Advantage contracts, including lower reimbursement rates and resource-intensive administrative processes.
CMS Announces 5.06% Payment Increase for Medicare Advantage Plans
CMS has announced a significant 5.06% payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, improving financial support amidst rising healthcare costs.
CMS Finalizes 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule
CMS has released its final rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D for 2026, focusing on care coordination and beneficiary protections with key regulatory updates.
Study Shows MA Beneficiaries Underutilize Supplemental Benefits
A study reveals that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are unaware of their supplemental benefits, affecting their use of vision, hearing, and dental services.
Trump Administration Boosts Medicare Advantage Plans by $25 Billion
The Trump administration increases Medicare Advantage funding by $25 billion for 2026, impacting major insurance providers like UnitedHealthcare and Humana.
Bipartisan Bill Aims for Prior Authorization Transparency in Healthcare
Explore the latest in healthcare law addressing prior authorization transparency, potential Medicaid cuts in West Virginia, and the confirmation of Dr. Oz as the new CMS Administrator.
Calls to Eliminate the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation
Criticism of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) highlights its wasteful spending and lack of accountability in Medicare and Medicaid decisions.
U.S. Health Insurers See Stock Surge on Medicare Reimbursement Boost
U.S. health insurers' stocks surged following a higher-than-expected increase in Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates, indicating potential relief for the sector.
Medicare Advantage Payments Set to Rise 5.06% for 2026
The 2026 Rate Announcement reveals a 5.06% increase in Medicare Advantage payments, protecting beneficiaries and addressing fraud.
CMS Increases Medicare Advantage Payments by Over $25 Billion
CMS has raised payments to Medicare Advantage plans by 5%, raising concerns over care quality for seniors. Critics decry potential overcharging and fraud.