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AMA outlines proposed fixes to Medicare Plan Finder
AMA said updating the Medicare Plan Finder tool is a step in the right direction, and urged HHS consider fail-safes to avoid inaccurate data from populating the tool.
States to receive immigration reports on Medicaid enrollees
The Trump Administration is doubling down on honing Medicaid enrollment, with CMS now alerting states about Medicaid enrollees with unverified citizenship or immigration status.
Medicare Advantage member satisfaction declines as trust wanes
A lack of trust and increased confusion amid policy shifts have contributed to a decline in Medicare Advantage member satisfaction, new J.D. Power data shows.
Breaking down uninsured numbers under Trump's spending law
The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase the uninsured rate in the U.S., especially as the law prompts changes to Medicaid and Health Insurance Marketplace policy.
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MA plans' LTSS supplemental benefits have untapped potential
Despite a 2018 rule allowing more LTSS supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage, the share of plans offering them has gone down.
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Health Insurance Marketplace premiums to grow 18%: KFF
Payers expect Health Insurance Marketplace premiums to generally increase in 2026 as they face higher costs, utilization and staffing challenges, according to a new KFF analysis.
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DOJ Oks UnitedHealth, Amedisys deal on divestiture conditions
DOJ said UnitedHealth and Amedisys could move ahead with the $3.3B acquisition as long as they both divest at least 164 of their home health and hospice facilities.
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Blue Shield of CA adds drug price transparency to member app
Blue Shield of California said the drug price transparency tool will promote a better consumer experience and enable comparison shopping for members.
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Top stats on Medicare Advantage enrollment, costs in 2025
Two new analyses from KFF identify key trends in Medicare Advantage enrollment and costs in 2025, including lower premiums and growth in special needs plans.
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High Part D premium hikes in CMS' crosshairs for 2026 bids
CMS said it has, for the first time, rejected some standalone Medicare Part D standalone plan sponsors because they imposed significant premium increase.
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UnitedHealthcare's provider search tool hinges on consumerism
UnitedHealthcare designed its provider search tool to fulfill the growing demands of healthcare consumerism while nudging the user toward high-value providers.
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Key features of a health insurance member portal
Member portals will be key as health insurance companies adjust to healthcare consumerism and prioritize better member experiences.
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How this payer achieved mental health parity accreditation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota says it achieved URAC's mental health parity accreditation because it employs a dedicated team focused on mental health access.
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Exploring Transparency in Coverage schema 2.0, prescription drug prices
Federal agencies unveiled updates to Transparency in Coverage, mandating a new technical schema that promises to improve data and floating prescription drug price transparency.