UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

Seasonal Job vs. Gig Driving: What $20 an Hour Really Pays You This December

Every December the hiring signs go up, and every one of them quotes a number that isn’t the number you take home. If you’re weighing a seasonal job vs gig driving, or a few extra hours at the job you already have, this walks the real math on all three,…

Beating Broke · Nov 6

GRAIL Expects FDA Decision on Galleri Multi-Cancer Blood Test by Early 2027 as Quarterly Tests Top 56,000

GRAIL expects an FDA decision on its Galleri multi-cancer blood test in early 2027. Demand is rising, but evidence that it reduces cancer deaths remains lacking.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

One in Four Kaiser ER Patients With Common Illnesses Got Care at Home, Clinics, or Observation Units

A Kaiser Permanente study found that about one-quarter of emergency patients with six common illnesses received care outside a regular hospital ward. Lower 30-day death and hospitalization rates may reflect patient selection, not better treatment.

Medical Daily · Nov 6

Medicare Cuts 340B Drug Payments and Off-Campus Imaging Rates in 2027, Which CMS Says Will Lower Copays

A new CMS rule will reduce Medicare payments for 340B drugs and certain imaging services in 2027, lowering some patient costs while prompting hospitals to warn of service cuts.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Medicare Physician Pay Cut Deepens to 2.31% in 2027 as Final Rule Squeezes Dermatology and Orthopedic Surgery

CMS finalized a 2.31% reduction in Medicare's 2027 physician payment conversion factor, while specialty-specific changes and possible congressional action could affect access and practice finances.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

How Much Does It Cost to Live Alone After 65? 6 Expenses to Compare

Living alone after 65 can bring a welcome sense of independence, but it can also create financial challenges that aren’t always obvious until the bills...

Saving Advice · Nov 5

Medicare’s 2027 Drug Deductible Can Reach $700 — What That Means for Your Prescriptions

If you rely on Medicare to help pay for prescription medications, your first trip to the pharmacy in January could cost more than you expect....

Saving Advice · Nov 5

Providence CEO Says Medicare Advantage Plans Owe $1 Billion as He Pushes Bill for 14-Day Claim Payments

Providence says Medicare Advantage plans owe it about $1 billion, while bipartisan legislation would impose faster payment deadlines, interest and possible penalties on insurers.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Hillcrest Hospitals Go Out of Network With Aetna for About 15,000 Tulsa-Area Members, but Emergency Care Stays Covered

About 15,000 Tulsa-area Aetna members lost in-network access to Hillcrest facilities after their contract expired. Emergency care remains covered, and some patients may qualify for transitional protections.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Medicare Patients Have a New Appeal Right When Hospitals Change Their Admission Status

This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase anything through these affiliated links, the author/website may earn a commission. Imagine spending four days in the...

Saving Advice · Nov 5