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Insurers leaving the Medicare Advantage market is causing network changes, as UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan exit plans in Missouri, Io

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Medicare dialysis payments rise sharply under new CMS rules
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Medicare dialysis payments rise sharply under new CMS rules

Medicare dialysis payments jump 2.7% in 2027, raising the base rate to $297.52 per treatment under new CMS rules, affecting...

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CMS launches nursing home staffing program

CMS launches nursing home staffing program

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Independent practices fight insurer reimbursement cuts

Independent practices fight insurer reimbursement cuts

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How physician partnerships fail-and how to prevent it

How physician partnerships fail-and how to prevent it

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Medicare dialysis payments rise sharply under new CMS rules

Medicare dialysis payments rise sharply under new CMS rules

By Corinna Wentworth November 6, 2026
Medicare dialysis payments jump 2.7% in 2027, raising the base rate to $297.52 per treatment under new CMS rules, affecting 7,600 ESRD facilities.
Study finds low appointment rates for mental health calls

Study finds low appointment rates for mental health calls

By Sophroni Ashcombe November 5, 2026
A recent study finds that only about one in eight calls to mental health professionals lead to a scheduled appointment. Read the findings on appointment rates i
CMS launches nursing home staffing program

CMS launches nursing home staffing program

By Sophroni Ashcombe November 4, 2026
CMS launches $275m program to address nurse shortages in rural nursing homes with all 50 states participating.
New Labor Rule Forces Pharmacy Benefit Managers to Disclose Fees

New Labor Rule Forces Pharmacy Benefit Managers to Disclose Fees

By Corinna Wentworth November 3, 2026
New labor rule mandates pharmacy benefit managers disclose fees, empowering employers to evaluate contracts and potentially lower healthcare costs.
Physicians Use Coffee Shop Test

Physicians Use Coffee Shop Test

By Sophroni Ashcombe November 2, 2026
The Coffee Shop Test helps physicians measure effective patient communication success by discussing decisions over coffee.
Insurers Leaving Medicare Advantage Market

Insurers Leaving Medicare Advantage Market

By Eulalia Dunmore November 2, 2026
Insurers leaving the Medicare Advantage market is causing network changes, as UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan exit plans in Missouri, Io
Independent practices fight insurer reimbursement cuts

Independent practices fight insurer reimbursement cuts

By Sophroni Ashcombe October 31, 2026
Independent practices face unsustainable gaps between rising premiums and stagnant insurer reimbursement rates, a growing crisis.
AI tool leads to patient data breach at hospital

AI tool leads to patient data breach at hospital

By Eulalia Dunmore October 30, 2026
AI tool leads to patient data breach at Johns Hopkins Hospital, exposing sensitive information.
Florida Medicare rules eased due to hurricane

Florida Medicare rules eased due to hurricane

By Sophroni Ashcombe October 29, 2026
Florida Medicare rules eased due to hurricane, with changes to network policies and prescription refills.
How physician partnerships fail-and how to prevent it

How physician partnerships fail-and how to prevent it

By Eulalia Dunmore October 28, 2026
Physician partnerships often collapse due to undefined decision-making, compensation, and long-term goals—learn how to prevent costly failures in medical practi
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