UNBELIEVABLE: 5 - The Untold Story

Prior authorization bill now eligible for House fast track

Legislation aimed at reducing delays when Medicare Advantage plans require preapproval for care could hit the House floor under fast-track rules for bills that have broad support. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., targets use of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage — in which insurers approve or deny services…

Roll Call · Jun 10

What This Year's Biggest Medicare Changes Mean for You

Some drug prices are falling, other costs are climbing, and new rules abound. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger · Jun 5

Wall Street Turns Bullish on Health Insurers: UNH Surges 5.7% as BofA Upgrades and Morgan Stanley Raises Target to $453

UnitedHealth Group was written off by many investors after five straight sessions of losses. Then Thursday morning arrived — with two simultaneous Wall Street upgrades, easing medical cost data, and a technical setup that had been coiling for a breakout. Here is what changed, what it means for patients, and…

Medical Daily · Jun 4

Insurers Are Exiting Some Medicare Advantage Markets—What to Do If Your Plan Is Terminating

Big changes are shaking up Medicare Advantage, and many enrollees now face unexpected notices about plan terminations. Insurers have started pulling back from certain counties and states, leaving members scrambling to figure out what comes next. These changes do not always signal a crisis for beneficiaries, but they do demand…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 26

The Medicare ‘Observation Status’ Problem: Why Some Seniors Are Still Receiving Unexpected Rehab Bills in 2026

Many seniors assume that if they spend several nights in a hospital bed, Medicare will automatically cover any rehab care they need afterward. Unfortunately, thousands...

Saving Advice · May 23

6 Medicare Advantage Changes That Could Surprise Seniors in the Next Enrollment Cycle

Medicare Advantage keeps evolving fast, and the next enrollment cycle could bring changes that catch many seniors off guard. Insurers adjust benefits, networks, and costs every year, often shifting value in ways that do not always look obvious at first glance. These updates can directly affect prescriptions, doctor access, and…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 23

CorMedix Eyes REZZAYO Expansion as DefenCath Reimbursement Shift Looms

CorMedix (NASDAQ:CRMD) CEO Joe said the company is preparing for several potential commercial and regulatory catalysts across its infectious disease and dialysis-related portfolio, including a possible expansion of REZZAYO into fungal infection prophylaxis and continued work to sustain DefenCath uti

MarketBeat · May 22

Medicare Advantage Company Alignment Healthcare Shows Huge, Unusual Call Option Activity

Alignment Healthcare, a fast-growing Medicare Advantage company, had strong Q1 revenue and adjusted EBITDA results. That may be the underlying reason for the huge, unusual call option activity today.

Barchart · May 20

7 Medicare Costs Rising Faster Than the 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast

Retirees across America face a financial squeeze as Medicare expenses continue climbing faster than projected Social Security COLA adjustments for 2027. Many households already stretch fixed incomes, and healthcare costs keep tightening that gap in frustrating ways. Inflation in medical services, prescription pricing, and insurance overhead drives much of this…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 20

Medicare’s Fast-Track Review Standard: Why Some Requests Must Be Approved or Denied Within 72 Hours

Medicare decisions don’t always move at a slow, predictable pace, especially when health needs suddenly turn urgent. Some requests fall under a fast-track review system that forces action within just 72 hours, creating a high-stakes window where delays can directly affect care. That tight timeline exists for situations where waiting…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 20