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CMS Blocks 11 Suppliers Over $3.4B Fraud
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CMS Blocks 11 Suppliers Over $3.4B Fraud

CMS fraud suppliers blocked over $3.4B in Medicare Advantage and Part D billing fraud involving deceased beneficiaries in 2025-2026. Learn details.

By Bela Nugroho Oct 24, 2026

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Medical practices struggle with persistent staffing shortages and pay gaps
Cross Border Health

Medical practices struggle with persistent staffing shortages and pay gaps

Medical practices face persistent staffing shortages and pay gaps, with front desk roles hardest to fill and salaries varying widely...

By Kirana Wardani Oct 19, 2026

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FTC cautions 24 hospitals over price transparency gaps

FTC cautions 24 hospitals over price transparency gaps

By Listia Susanto October 29, 2026
The FTC warned 24 hospitals that incomplete price transparency could breach the FTC Act, and on Oct. 5 Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson urged them to fix gaps.
Kaiser Permanente to lay off 161 workers

Kaiser Permanente to lay off 161 workers

By Listia Susanto October 28, 2026
Kaiser Permanente to lay off 161 workers in California by December 11, affecting several counties.
30% of Employer-Sponsored Adults Are Underinsured

30% of Employer-Sponsored Adults Are Underinsured

By Listia Susanto October 27, 2026
Employer-sponsored underinsurance affects 30% of U.S. adults, with high deductibles relative to income, according to a Commonwealth Fund survey.
Humana expands low-cost Medicare plans with more benefits

Humana expands low-cost Medicare plans with more benefits

By Kirana Wardani October 26, 2026
Humana’s 2027 Medicare Advantage plans offer $0 or low-cost premiums with expanded dental, vision, and hearing benefits in 2,600 U.S. counties—covering 80% of c
Few mental health appointments available quickly

Few mental health appointments available quickly

By Kirana Wardani October 25, 2026
About one in eight attempts to schedule mental health appointments were successful, revealing a shortage of available slots for mental health care.
CMS Blocks 11 Suppliers Over $3.4B Fraud

CMS Blocks 11 Suppliers Over $3.4B Fraud

By Bela Nugroho October 24, 2026
CMS fraud suppliers blocked over $3.4B in Medicare Advantage and Part D billing fraud involving deceased beneficiaries in 2025-2026. Learn details.
UnitedHealth profits surge on AI-driven cost cuts

UnitedHealth profits surge on AI-driven cost cuts

By Bela Nugroho October 23, 2026
UnitedHealth’s third-quarter 2026 profits soared 75% to $4.11B via AI-driven cost cuts, even as revenue dipped slightly—exploring how tech reshapes healthcare e
Lawmaker proposes overhaul to fix broken medical arbitration system

Lawmaker proposes overhaul to fix broken medical arbitration system

By Kirana Wardani October 22, 2026
Rep. Pallone proposes the Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act to overhaul the broken medical arbitration system, addressing provider dominance and rising disput
Workplace Friction Drives Healthcare Staff Exodus

Workplace Friction Drives Healthcare Staff Exodus

By Kirana Wardani October 21, 2026
Healthcare workplace friction causes staff exodus due to poor workflow and unrealistic expectations, leading to widespread burnout in the industry, experts say.
Quick replies triple new patient appointment odds

Quick replies triple new patient appointment odds

By Kirana Wardani October 20, 2026
Quick replies can triple new patient appointment odds, according to a study of 1,536 requests across nine clinics.
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