Insurance, Access & Costs

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (709+ words) A doctor's prescription cleared millions of pharmacy claims through Medicare Part D for a drug the program was never legally allowed to cover, and the bill that follows could land on beneficiaries with no warning and no open enrollment fix…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago   (495+ words) A sprawling federal investigation has uncovered a nationwide threat that may have placed thousands of improperly trained workers inside hospitals, nursing homes and clinics across the United States. Although the people who allegedly built the operation are now behind bars,…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago   (447+ words) This shift reflects a broader change in how payers view consulting. Where engagements once focused primarily on filling gaps, many organizations now expect a consulting partner to strengthen the underlying operating model so improvements persist after the engagement ends. Why…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago   (101+ words) Sunday, September 20, 2026 Sucks at first, but totally worth it A new survey found that one third of Americans who have health coverage still have medical debt that they are paying off over time. What do you think? “Yeah, but the…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago   (1240+ words) Few patients appeal when insurers decline to pay for their care. Many don’t even know they can. But new data show that when they do, they frequently win — in some plans, nine out of 10 times. Insurers disclosed this data on…...

4+ hour, 49+ min ago   (625+ words) Nursing homes hand families a stack of admission paperwork and call the signature line a formality, but a single phrase buried in that contract can transform a daughter from her father's caregiver into his creditor's target. The Full Benefits Desk…...

55+ min ago   (145+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A larger share of health care workers have health insurance than those…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago   (888+ words) Families caring for loved ones with dementia navigate substantial costs, with memory care facilities averaging over $8,000 monthly across the U.S....

14+ hour, 54+ min ago   (528+ words) The parents of a teenage girl with a rare form of childhood cancer say the hidden costs of caring for their daughter have left them in fear of losing their home. Maya, 13, from Hythe in Kent, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago   (615+ words) Health insurance is increasingly being sold with a menu of add-ons that promise extra protection, from consumables and hospital cash to OPD and critical illness benefits. But every additional feature comes at a cost, and choosing more riders does not…...