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Medicare's Hospital Trust Fund Could Run Dry in 2026: Maryellen Coggins
By Allison BellAn advisor who helps U.S. policymakers do the math says there are plenty of issues to track.
November 19, 2021
What's in the House-Passed Tax and Spending Bill Backed by BidenChanges include levies on high earners, the SALT deduction, a cap on IRAs, IRS enforcement and the childcare tax credit.
November 18, 2021
Highmark CEO to Chair AHIP BoardDavid Holmberg runs a big health insurer that has its own medical malls.
November 18, 2021
Health Insurers Face Urgent New Federal Drug Price Reporting DeadlineThe first wave of reports will be due Dec. 27, 2022.
November 17, 2021
Cures 2.0 Bill Could Push Plans to Cover More New DevicesThe bill could also help Democrats and Republicans talk to each other.
November 16, 2021
Health Insurance Competition Heats Up: EarningsAn Oscar executive says COVID-19 added 9 percentage points to the Q3 medical loss ratio.
November 16, 2021
Democrats' Medicare StandoffThe author expects the conflict to limit changes in health care options for American seniors.
November 15, 2021
COVID-19, Alzheimer's Drug Drive 14.5% Medicare Part B IncreaseThe Part B increase will eat up 23.5% of the typical Social Security monthly benefits increase.