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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.
Payers buy more primary care practices, boost MA penetration
A new study shows that payers have significantly integrated with primary care practices, especially in markets with higher Medicare Advantage penetration.
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.
Key healthcare takeaways from Trump’s spending bill
President Trump signed the tax and domestic policy megabill into law, putting in motion massive Medicaid cuts and work requirements, among other healthcare-related provisions.
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Latest News
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National health expenditures to reach $8.6T by 2033: CMS
CMS projects national health expenditures to increase by 5.8% from 2024 to 2033, reaching $8.6 trillion by the end of the period as the last of the Baby Boomers age into Medicare.
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Major health plans pledge to simplify prior authorizations
Dozens of U.S. health plans vowed to implement six actions to standardize, streamline and reduce prior authorization, AHIP announced.
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CMS finalizes changes to ACA Exchange eligibility process
CMS' finalized changes to the ACA Exchange eligibility process focus on verification to weed out what it claims is waste, fraud and abuse.
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Medicare out by 2033, other takeaways from the Trustees Report
The 2025 Medicare Trustees Report shows Medicare running dry sooner than previously projected as the program faces increased challenges with physician payment rates.
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Medicare Advantage patients face longer hospital stays: Report
NORC researchers found that Medicare Advantage enrollees are more likely to have longer hospital stays and less access to follow-up care compared to traditional Medicare patients.
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Uninsured rate dips linked to Medicaid expansion, outcomes
Commonwealth Fund researchers said dips in statewide uninsured rates are likely due to Medicaid expansion and the ACA marketplace plans.
Features
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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.
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What agencies must know about House-passed Medicaid cuts
As the budget reconciliation bill awaits Senate approval, Medicaid agencies must assess how they'll handle massive Medicaid cuts.
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How employers can promote preventive healthcare for members
Employers should examine their benefits, including those they don’t use, to assess how they can promote preventive healthcare access among employees.