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Before You Switch Plans: How the Medicare Food Benefit Really Works in 2026

More seniors than ever are choosing Medicare Advantage plans based on the promise of grocery cards, meal deliveries, and monthly food allowances. But in 2026,...

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Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid freeze

Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments over allegations of fraud within the state’s program.

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Minnesota sues to block Trump administration from withholding Medicaid funds

Vance said last week the administration would ‘temporarily halt’ some Medicaid funding to Minnesota

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Trump admin cites fraud in freezing Minnesota Medicaid funds

The latest move maintains an administration focus on Minnesota's safety net funding.

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‘Fast-tracked investigation’ launched into BBC Bafta broadcast ‘serious mistake’

Alan Cumming apologised during the broadcast for language viewers may have heard.

Evening Standard

Florida officials, lawmakers probe stalled Medicaid application

The state of Florida and the Trump administration are at odds over a multibillion-dollar application for a Medicaid program for state hospitals.

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Dr. Oz slammed over ‘leisurely’ midweek brunch photos: ‘Shouldn’t he be doing war stuff?’

One critic asked social media users to spare a thought for military personnel who are ‘preparing for a Trump-Hegseth war against Iran’

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Physicists recreated the first millisecond after the Big Bang — and found it was surprisingly soupy

Scientists saw a quark plowing through primordial plasma for the first time, offering a rare look at the first moments after the Big Bang

LiveScience

Telehealth in 2026: Why Some Virtual Visits Now Cost More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, laws were passed to make telehealth visits more accessible to everyone. However, in the post-pandemic world, the rules are starting to...

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Do Wall Street Analysts Like CMS Energy Stock?

While CMS Energy has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

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Why Piper Sandler Thinks UnitedHealth Stock Is the Top Insurer to Buy Now

UNH stock is facing significant risk due to the Trump administration's focus on the health insurance sector.

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Prior Authorization for Traditional Medicare Patients Has Started in 6 States

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented prior authorization requirements for certain traditional fee-for-service Medicare services in six states starting this year. Here are the particulars.

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Hospitals Are Reclassifying Care to Reduce Coverage

The most dangerous person in the hospital is not a sick patient—it is the administrative auditor. While you are recovering in a hospital bed, a...

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Less-than-perfect organs for transplant list recipients is Medicare’s latest proposal

A less-than-perfect kidney might not be suitable for a young recipient but could offer an older, sicker patient – who might not receive another offer – valuable time off dialysis

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Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program

The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers

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As UnitedHealth Stock Plunges Below Key Support Levels, Should You Buy the Dip in UNH Stock?

UnitedHealth stock crashes as the insurer offers disappointing guidance for 2026, but a recent CMS update suggests UNH shares aren’t worth buying on the dip.

MarketBeat

Trump Triggers Buying Opportunity in UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group pulls back into a buying opportunity ahead of its Q4 report, as news from Washington suggests reimbursement rates will rise slowly.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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...

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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...

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6 Medicare Enrollment Records That Need Correction Early

In the digital ecosystem of 2026, your access to healthcare depends entirely on the accuracy of the data stored in federal servers. While most seniors...

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Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Repealed: What Families Need to Know in 2026

For decades, choosing a nursing home meant hoping there were enough nurses to answer the call button at 3:00 AM. In 2024, the federal government...

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7 Post-Hospital Services With Shortened Coverage Windows

Leaving the hospital is supposed to be the start of recovery, but in 2026, it is also the start of a high-stakes “Coverage Clock.” Whether...

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Insurance Policy Language Changes Affecting Ongoing Care

In 2026, the battle for healthcare coverage is no longer just about “covered” versus “not covered.” It is about the specific definitions buried in the...

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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...

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