12+ hour, 6+ min ago  (349+ words) Stricter policies for SNAP and Medicaid established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have placed a strain'on many already struggling households. There are many parts of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by both houses of Congress and signed…...

2+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (386+ words) The entrance to the main building of Lexington Medical Center located in Lexington, S.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. WEST COLUMBIA " Customers of a prominent health insurance provider will have a harder time getting treatment at Lexington Medical Center in the new year....

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (252+ words) Expert Answer: As we approach Medicare's annual open enrollment period, it's worth remembering that reviewing your Medicare coverage is more than just a health care task " it's also an important part of your overall estate planning strategy. Your estate plan…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (461+ words) Medicare has slashed physician reimbursement again. Unless Congress takes swift and meaningful action, we could see the unraveling of independent medical practices across the country. This isn't theoretical. It's already happening. If this trend continues, many communities will lose access…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (707+ words) The U.S. Department of Justice is alleging that Medicare Advantage plans paid hundreds of millions of dollars in 'kickbacks' to get some patient steered into their programs and avoid other, more costly patients. The U.S. Department of Justice is alleging that Medicare…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (996+ words) The stalemate in contract negotiations between Bon Secours and UnitedHealthcare could leave about 30,000 South Carolina patients out of network. GREENVILLE " Despite months of negotiations, one of the largest health care providers in the Upstate remains locked in contract renewal talks…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (408+ words) Dear Rusty: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligible for Social Security or not? Also is there a cost for just part…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago  (586+ words) The Department of Government Efficiency's crackdown on waste, fraud, and abuse is off to a fast start. But as an engine of government savings, DOGE still has substantial untapped potential. That's because it hasn't yet addressed the fraud crippling one…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (455+ words) The federal government is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars -- by pre-paying private Medicare Advantage insurers for care that's ultimately provided and paid for by the Veterans Health Administration. It's an astonishing waste of resources. As a former secretary of the…...