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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’

The Independent UK

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

MarketBeat

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

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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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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