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Independent/Provider-Sponsored Health Plans’ Administrative Expenses in 2025
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (226+ words) At 9.8% of premium equivalents, health plan administrative costs were higher by 0.5 percentage points from 2024. Administrative costs were affected by a 5.4% decline in staffing ratios, an increase in compensation likely affected by a shift towards more expensive employees and a decline…...
Retirees may need nearly $186,000 for healthcare — and counting
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (466+ words) On average, a 65-year-old who leaves the workforce this year may need $185,500 in savings to cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses throughout retirement, according to Fidelity's annual survey....
This Medicaid Insurer’s Stock Has Climbed in 2026. Investors Still Have Doubts.
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (74+ words) Molina healthcare has seen its stock edge down in recent days amid concerns about Medicaid cost pressures. Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets open in 5h 51m This Medicaid Insurer’s Stock Has Climbed in 2026. Investors Still Have Doubts. Molina healthcare has seen its…...
3 Reasons You Might Pay More for Medicare Than Expected
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (46+ words) Don't get caught by surprise....
UnitedHealth raises 2026 forecast as it controls medical costs
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (523+ words) NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group raised on Thursday its 2026 profit forecast as the company tightened spending on medical costs and improved operating income in its Optum health services business. Shares of the healthcare giant rose nearly 5% before the bell....
Boomer Benefits Unveils In-Depth Medicare Summary Notice Guide
1+ week, 1+ day ago (333+ words) A Comprehensive Resource to Simplify Understanding of Medicare Summary Notices The guide, titled "How to Read Your Medicare Summary Notice: A Step-by-Step Guide," is available on the Boomer Benefits website and provides a detailed breakdown of each section of the…...
HCA cuts annual profit forecast on increased uncompensated care
1+ week, 1+ day ago (183+ words) July 14 (Reuters) - HCA Healthcare lowered its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, weighed by an increase in the number of uninsured patients, primarily of those who lost coverage under the so-called "Obamacare" plans. Shares of HCA fell nearly 10% in premarket trading....
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia and VCU Health Announce Multi-Year Agreement to Advance Affordability and Innovation
1+ week, 6+ day ago (418+ words) RICHMOND, Va., July 09, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia and VCU Health today announced a new multi-year agreement that reinforces their longstanding relationship and shared commitment to improving health outcomes across the Commonwealth. The agreement establishes…...
A Missouri woman, 70, couldn't afford her $8K/month drug after Medicare Advantage denied coverage — and landed in the ER
1+ week, 6+ day ago (454+ words) When Humana denied coverage for her immune-boosting medication, Margaret Hvatum ended up hospitalized — a warning sign for enrollees facing the same prior authorization hurdles....
Olio and Cantex Raise the Standard for Skilled Nursing Care Transitions Across Texas
1+ week, 6+ day ago (547+ words) Yahoo Finance Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets close in 3h 8m Olio and Cantex Raise the Standard for Skilled Nursing Care Transitions Across Texas Cantex Continuing Care Network is deploying Olio across its skilled nursing facilities to build a transitions-of-care discipline ahead…...