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Guest Column: Medicare’s bad incentives are costing taxpayers billions

Costco, the multi-billion-dollar retailer, just partnered with health insurer SCAN Group to offer Medicare Advantage plans in select states. This new offering of the popular alternative to Medicare, which lets beneficiaries choose among competing private …

Source: Yuma Sun - Arizona - Pending
Published on Oct 14, 2026

<![CDATA[MedPAC on MIPS: big burdens on physicians, tiny financial bonuses and little value for patients]]>

Medicare’s main program for tying physician pay to quality scores is an administrative burden for practices, rewards almost everyone with tiny bonuses, and tells patients little they can use, members of a federal advisory panel said.

Source: Medical Economics - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

<![CDATA[On telehealth and incident-to billing: MedPAC debates physician fee schedule values]]>

He said a visit where the patient is in a remote clinic with an assistant may justify a similar rate. A physician working from home is different, he said. “Me sitting in my home office, doing a telehealth visit or calling a patient, it probably doesn’t …

Source: Medical Economics - Neutral
Published on Oct 12, 2026

<![CDATA[Connecting doctors, patients and payers — MedPAC digs into MA physician networks]]>

Commissioner R. Tamara Konetzka, Ph.D., asked whether timing could explain some gaps, such as a physician joining a network late in the year. Commissioner Gokhan Metan, M.Sc., Ph.D., NACD.DC, asked whether billing provider and tax ID data could show that …

Source: Medical Economics - Neutral
Published on Oct 3, 2026

AHA comments to MedPAC on differences in post-acute care use between MA, fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries

The AHA provided comments to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Oct. 2 on a discussion from the commission’s September meeting on its examination of differences in post-acute care use between beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage and fee-for- …

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Published on Oct 3, 2026

AHA comments to MedPAC on differences in post-acute care use between MA, fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries

The AHA provided comments to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Oct. 2 on a discussion from the commission’s September meeting on its examination of differences in post-acute care use between beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage and fee-for- …

Source: American Hospital Association - Neutral
Published on Oct 3, 2026

AHA Comments to MedPAC on MA Beneficiaries' Post-acute Care Service Utilization

October 2, 2026 Amol S. Navathe, M.D., Ph.D. Chair Medicare Payment Advisory Commission 425 I Street, NW, Suite 701 Washington, DC 20001 Re: Examining Use of Post-Acute Care Services by Beneficiaries in Fee-for-Service Medicare and Medicare Advantage, …

Source: American Hospital Association - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

‘Byzantine Ownership Arrangements’: Calls to Scrutinize Coding and Profit Incentives in Nursing Home Medicare Payments

Policy analysts at the nonpartisan agency that advises Congress on Medicare policy are planning to investigate potential coding distortions, payment inaccuracies and whether financial incentives influence patient selection by nursing home providers as part …

Source: Skilled Nursing News - Pending
Published on Sep 26, 2026

MedPAC Chair Defends $76 Billion Medicare Advantage Overpayment Estimate as Insurers Push Congress to Change the Math

The chair of Congress's Medicare advisory commission told an insurance industry audience on Sept. 22 that his agency stands behind its estimate that Medicare Advantage will cost taxpayers about $76 billion more this year than traditional Medicare would …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Medicare Advantage Patients Stayed a Median 9 Days in Hospital Before Rehab Transfers Versus 6 in Traditional Medicare

Older adults in Medicare Advantage plans who needed intensive rehabilitation after a hospital stay spent a median of nine days in the hospital before transfer, compared with six days for patients in traditional Medicare. The figures come from preliminary …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 24, 2026

MedPAC chair defends Medicare Advantage overpayment analysis at insurer lobby event

WASHINGTON — The leader of an influential congressional advisory group is defending its estimates of Medicare Advantage overpayments amid growing controversy over how to best analyze spending in the privatized Medicare program. Dr. Amol Navathe, the chair …

Source: Healthcare Dive - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Medicare Readmission Penalties Hit 2,334 Hospitals in Fiscal 2027, About 80% of Those Evaluated, Up From 78%

Medicare will reduce payments to 2,334 hospitals over the next year because too many of their patients returned to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. The penalties, which took effect Oct. 1 for fiscal 2027, apply to about 80% of hospitals evaluated …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Duke-Margolis Has Vision for Modernizing MA Risk Adjustment

The Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy at Duke University recently published a white paper noting that Medicare Advantage plans have become increasingly adept at optimizing risk adjustment, and the paper recommends several ways to modernize Medicare …

Source: Healthcare Innovation - Pending
Published on Oct 7, 2026

Appeals Judges Appeared Skeptical of HHS as Humana Fights Medicare Advantage Overpayment Audit Rule in Fifth Circuit

A federal appeals court panel appeared skeptical of the government's defense of a Medicare Advantage audit rule during oral arguments on Oct. 5, STAT reported. The rule would make it easier for federal officials to recover billions of dollars from …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Hospital and pharmaceutical prices are smothering America’s businesses

Workers and employers are drowning in their health insurance premiums. The reason for that deluge: the health care industry’s high and inscrutable prices. Health insurers don’t set their premiums in a vacuum. The biggest factor is the care people receive. …

Source: STAT - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Hospital and pharmaceutical prices are smothering America’s businesses

Workers and employers are drowning in their health insurance premiums. The reason for that deluge: the health care industry’s high and inscrutable prices. Health insurers don’t set their premiums in a vacuum. The biggest factor is the care people receive. …

Source: STAT - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

The ugly product of capitalism: for-profit healthcare

Every month, working Americans prioritize paying their health insurance company over almost anything else. In 2025, healthcare premiums — the monthly charge for coverage whether or not you actually get sick — averaged more than $9,000 a year for a single …

Source: The Michigan Daily - Center-left
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Medicare Is More Broken Than We Thought

Note: “An Arm and a Leg” uses speech-recognition software to generate transcripts, which may contain errors. Please use the transcript as a tool but check the corresponding audio before quoting the podcast. Please note that this transcript may include …

Source: KFF Health News - California - Pending
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Judge Lets CalPERS Suit Proceed on Claims UnitedHealth Masked Medicare Advantage Weakness but Dismisses Most Allegations

A federal judge in Minnesota has allowed part of a securities lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group to move forward, ruling Sept. 30 that the nation's largest public pension fund may pursue claims that the company misled investors about 2024 transactions …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on October 16, 2026 - 14:40 GMT

Attorney General Hilgers Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents’ Religious Rights

Lincoln - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

ADAO CONTINUES TO PRESS FOR FULL DISCLOSURE OF WHITE HOUSE’S EAST WING ASBESTOS RECORDS

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today filed a new motion asking the DC federal district court to require further action on its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

White House Asks Guilfoyle to Step Down as US Ambassador to Greece

(MENAFN) The White House announced Tuesday that it had asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down as US ambassador to Greece following allegations involving gifts and claims that she sought payments in exchange for access to administration officials. During her …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Labrador Letter: Federal Court Upholds Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act

Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: Federal Court Upholds Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act Dear Friends, Parents make important decisions about their children’s health and well-being every day. Idaho’s Medical Freedom Act protects their ability to make those …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:56 GMT

Statement on October REC

“Statehouse Republicans are gifting Iowans another billion-dollar budget deficit,” Sen. Petersen (D-Des Moines) said. “The majority party has no plan for the level of revenue growth needed to get us out of the hole they dug. “They’ve already taxed Iowans’ …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:44 GMT

President Trump Returns to Georgia with a Record of Results

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to the Peach State with a proven record of America First results that put Georgia workers, families, seniors, and communities first. Under the leadership of President Trump and Republicans, Georgians are seeing …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

ICYMI — American Journal News: Sununu Opposed Crackdowns on Corporate Tax Shelters

For immediate release: October 16, 2026 ICYMI — American Journal News: Sununu Opposed Crackdowns on Corporate Tax Shelters In Case You Missed It, new reporting from American Journal News highlights how “Republican John Sununu voted to let big corporations …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 10:32 GMT

Chairman Williams Op-Ed: Fraudsters Robbed Main Street. Republicans Are Making Them Pay.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the following Op-Ed by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, appeared in Fox News. “As the White House's Fraud Ledger shows, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has uncovered …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Stand Up for Science Traces the Surprising Story Behind Ozempic and Related Drugs in the Latest 'Traces Thursday'

Venom from a desert lizard, a hormone that vanishes in minutes & 40 years of persistence: the “overnight” weight loss drug revolution wasn’t overnight at all WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 13:16 GMT

Tomorrow: Virtual Rally Promotes Voting & Participation for All w/ Live Spanish Interpretation & Multi-Language Captions

Stand Up for Science’s Official No Kings Virtual & Accessible Get Out the Vote Rally features Stacey Abrams, Michael Lewis, & more, 17 days ahead of midterms. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Not …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 12:55 GMT

Manifestación Virtual Que Promueve El Voto Anticipado y la Participación de Todos, con Interpretación al Español En Vivo

La manifestación virtual y accesible "No Kings", organizada para promover el voto, contará con la participación de Stacey Abrams, la diputada Adelita Grijalva WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No todos …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

Quantisophy™ Opens Free Community Grid and 44 Ability Training Courses

The platform removes the gate from its community, Forum, Groups, Blogs, Courses, and 44 ability training programs. Only the instruments remain members-only. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantisophy™, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 05:34 GMT

Rachel Wahl’s New Book Explores What Political Dialogue Can Accomplish

“Keeping Our Enemies Closer” examines how people can respect someone they disagree with and offers guidance for conversations. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A political conversation can end without anyone …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:44 GMT

President Trump Returns to Georgia with a Record of Results

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to the Peach State with a proven record of America First results that put Georgia workers, families, seniors, and communities first. Under the leadership of President Trump and Republicans, Georgians are seeing …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on October 15, 2026 - 22:23 GMT

10 Months After Washington Wholesaling Law Takes Effect, Better Off Home Buyers Reports Positive Results

Portland-based home-buying company reports that the impact of Washington's wholesaling law has been overwhelmingly positive 10 months after implementation. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portland-based …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

As CDC Renews Controversial Guinea-Bissau Vaccine Trial, Stand Up for Science Makes Its Field Investigation Public

March 2026 report previously shared only in Congressional briefings documents ethics, consent, and conflict-of-interest concerns WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid reports that CDC intends to fund a …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

Don Lemon & Jennifer Welch Launch 'The Weekend Read,' a Weekly Show from I've Had It Podcast Media & Lemon Media Network

New episodes every Friday on I've Had It's YouTube and Don Lemon's Substack, beginning October 16 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lemon Media Network (LMN) and I've Had It Podcast Media (IHIP …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

Taiwan and the Holy See Turn H.O.P.E. into Action

A Rome reception for Taiwan’s 115th National Day highlights 400 years of Catholic ties and cooperation benefiting more than 50,000 people. ROME, ROME, ITALY, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Embassy of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) to the Holy …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

Horton & Mendez Adds Veteran Workers' Compensation Lawyer J. Michael Mackay as Of Counsel

WILMINGTON , NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, has added J. Michael "Mike" Mackay to its team as an Of Counsel attorney. Mackay brings more than 30 years …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

Reauthorization of Regional Ocean Partnerships Introduced in the House of Representatives

Proposed legislation will bring continued support for regional collaboration to identify and develop solutions for coastal environments and economies OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Congressman Mike Ezell (R …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

Union Representing University of California Researchers Backs Proposition 38 to Advance Life-Saving Cures

United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 6, representing 60,000 University of California employees, says Prop 38 is a necessary investment in California’s universities SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UAW Region 6, which …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:34 GMT

What could the next Congress look like? Andy Blunt's Midterms Outlook 2026

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What could the next Congress look like? With Election Day less than three weeks away, the fight for control of the House and Senate is tightening, and the polling is sending …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:17 GMT

PRAY USA 250 ANNOUNCES A 250-MINUTE EMERGENCY PRAYER EVENT FOR THE UNITED STATES MIDTERM ELECTIONS

On Saturday, 10-17-2026, Pray USA 250 will hold live-streamed prayers on Remo.co (events.com), focused on the 2026 US midterm elections. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this year, Pray USA 250 …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:04 GMT

New Guide Provides Roadmap for Successful Presidential Search and Transition

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Selecting a president is one of the most important responsibilities of a governing board. A successful leadership transition requires thoughtful planning long before the search …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Christian Briggs Examines AI, Autonomous Warfare, and Financial Surveillance

This “On The Record” series explores human oversight, digital privacy and financial resilience as artificial intelligence expands across critical systems. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On The Record with …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

BOULDER ARTIST GARY ROSEN TAKES AIM AT AMERICA’S COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH GUNS IN NEW SINGLE 'REMINGTON BULLETS'

From Rosen’s forthcoming EP, The Political Project, the song explores normalized gun violence, entertainment’s influence, and contradictions in American life. BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boulder-based singer- …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:33 GMT

ICYMI: “Largest-ever federal anti-transnational crime operation nets 1,296 Tren de Aragua arrests nationwide”

President Donald J. Trump is systematically dismantling the bloodthirsty Tren de Aragua gang that Biden’s open borders allowed to pour into American communities. The Trump Administration has launched the largest federal campaign against transnational crime …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 01:33 GMT

Bombshell Report Exposes True Cost of Radical Democrats’ Mass Amnesty – Open Borders Agenda

President Donald J. Trump and Republicans have delivered the most secure border in American history, with illegal crossings plummeting to record lows and U.S. Customs and Border Protection now recording 16 consecutive months with zero illegal aliens …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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