Changes Are Coming to 2026 Medicare Benefits
Here are three things providers should consider when it comes to Medicare. The post Changes Are Coming to 2026 Medicare Benefits appeared first on MedCity News.
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Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Premiums and Benefits
This brief provides an overview of premiums and benefits in Medicare Advantage plans that are available for 2025 and key trends over time. Two-thirds of all Medicare Advantage plans with Part D prescription drug coverage (MA-PDs) (67%) will charge no premium (other than the Part B premium) in 2025, similar to 2024 (66%). Nearly all…
Congressional District Interactive Map: How Much Will ACA Premium Payments Rise if Enhanced Subsidies Expire?
This analysis and interactive map illustrate how much more enrollees in Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans would pay in premiums at the congressional district level if the enhanced subsidies were to expire in 2026 as under current law. The tool presents scenarios for an older couple who would lose subsidy eligibility due to their…
Health Spending Issues to Watch This Year
KFF and the Peterson Center on Healthcare examine market trends contributing to rising health costs and identify several potential federal and state policy issues to watch throughout 2025, including high-cost drugs, federal funding cuts, and workforce shortages.
The Human Algorithm: What AI Can’t Replace in Pharma Engagement
[Sponsored] At a time when AI is reshaping pharma, Reverba Global CEO Cheryl Lubbert explained in an interview why empathy, context, and ethics still require a human touch. The post The Human Algorithm: What AI Can’t Replace in Pharma Engagement appeared first on MedCity News.
Impact of cousin marriage on life expectancy
From Hwang, Jakob and Squires (2025) in AER: Insights: Cousin marriage rates are high in many countries today. While previous studies have documented increased risks of infant and child mortality, we provide the first estimate of the effect of such marriages on life expectancy throughout adulthood. By studying couples married over a century ago, we…
Attorney Weighs in on Administration’s AI Action Plan
Keith Roberts, a litigation attorney on regulatory matters with New Jersey-based law firm Brach Eichler, shares his perspective on the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan
Why Teladoc Health is Acquiring Catapult Health for $65M
Teladoc Health’s acquisition of Catapult Health will add “another channel” to funnel patients into Teladoc’s chronic care programs, according to one healthcare expert. The post Why Teladoc Health is Acquiring Catapult Health for $65M appeared first on MedCity News.
Judge Advances Particle Health’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Epic
A federal judge has allowed key claims in Particle Health’s antitrust lawsuit against Epic to move forward, marking the first time such allegations against the EHR giant have gotten this far. The case centers on Epic’s alleged use of its influence over the Carequality data exchange to block Particle’s access to patient records and stifle…
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
February has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, health tech companies like Cadence and Bamboo Health hired new C-suite leaders, and providers like Mass General Brigham and Corewell Health announced rounds of job cuts. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs…