HISTORICAL FACTS: 13 | History Defined

A Single Minnesota Building Was Linked to $380 Million in Medicaid Billing — How Was This Allowed to Happen?

Mehmet Oz was shocked to find that a building in St. Paul, Minnesota, housed hundreds of Medicaid-billing businesses linked to $380 million in claims.

International Business Times UK · Jan 26

Hospitals Are Shortening Covered Recovery Time

If it feels like hospital stays are getting shorter, you are not imagining it. In 2026, the average time a patient is allowed to recover...

Saving Advice · Jan 25

These 5 Prescription Drug Changes Quietly Took Effect This Year — and Patients Are Just Noticing

If you walked into a pharmacy this January expecting to see the “lower prices” promised by the Inflation Reduction Act, you might have left confused—or...

Saving Advice · Jan 22

The WISeR Files: Why 1 in 5 Traditional Medicare Patients Are Now Subject to AI Surgery Reviews

For decades, the single biggest reason seniors chose “Traditional” Medicare over private Medicare Advantage plans was the lack of red tape. If your doctor said...

Saving Advice · Jan 18

The “Ghost Network” Warning: Why Your 2026 Medicare Directory is 30% Inaccurate This Week

If you’ve spent the last week calling “In-Network” specialists from your 2026 Medicare Advantage directory only to be told they “don’t take that insurance,” you...

Saving Advice · Jan 16

6 Medicare Part B Cost Changes Affecting Specialist Visits

For most retirees, a trip to a specialist—whether it’s a cardiologist, an oncologist, or an orthopedist—is a high-stakes event. These visits often involve complex testing,...

Saving Advice · Jan 15

The “WISeR” Gatekeeper: 6 States Where AI Now Decides If Your Medicare Surgery Is ‘Necessary’

For decades, the biggest difference between “Original” Medicare and private Medicare Advantage plans was the lack of red tape. In the traditional program, if your...

Saving Advice · Jan 15

CMS Energy's Q4 2025 Earnings: What to Expect

CMS Energy is scheduled to announce its fourth-quarter results soon, with analysts anticipating a double-digit earnings growth.

Barchart · Jan 12

7 Medicare Billing Codes Triggering Unexpected Charges

If you’ve opened a medical bill this month and noticed a charge for a service you don’t remember receiving, you aren’t alone. In 2026, the...

Saving Advice · Jan 8

7 Medicare Advantage Plan Changes That Affect Specialist Access

As we enter 2026, the “Golden Age” of unrestricted specialist access in Medicare Advantage is coming to an abrupt end. While the federal government is...

Saving Advice · Jan 7