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CMS Blocks 11 Suppliers Over $3.4B Fraud Scheme
CMS blocks 11 suppliers involved in a $3.4B fraud scheme, preventing future Medicare payments for fraudulent billing practices.
Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare Lead Member Satisfaction Rankings
Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare lead Medicare Advantage member satisfaction rankings in the 2026 JD Power study, with scores dropping 12 points.
Many privately insured adults struggle debt
Nearly one-third of privately insured adults face medical debt, with Black adults and Southern residents most affected.
Medicare cuts lab reimbursement rates to match private insurers
Medicare cuts lab reimbursement rates to match private insurers, affecting payments in 2027.
Medicare urged to crack down on suppliers
Medicare urged to crack down on suspect billing among suppliers, particularly out-of-network durable medical equipment providers.
Rural Patients Face Gaps in Hospice Access and Care
Rural patients face gaps in hospice access and care intensity compared to urban settings. Learn how Medicare hospice disparities affect rural decedents…