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Alignment Healthcare Backs Q2 Outlook as Stable Costs, New Markets Lift Margin Hopes

Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ:ALHC) executives said the company remains confident in its second-quarter outlook, citing stable medical cost trends, continued visibility into utilization and opportunities to expand margins as it grows outside California. Speaking at an analyst-led question-and-answer

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Astrana Health Says Prospect Deal Is Ahead of Schedule as Q1 Trends Beat Expectations

Astrana Health (NASDAQ:ASTH) CEO and President Brandon Sim said the value-based care company is seeing early benefits from its acquisition of Prospect, while reporting stronger-than-expected first-quarter trends across medical costs, free cash flow and revenue. Speaking at a Bank of America healthc

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CVRx Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CVRx (NASDAQ:CVRX) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $14.8 million, up 20% from the prior-year period, as U.S. growth in its Barostim heart failure business helped the company exceed the high end of its guidance range, executives said on the company’s earnings call. President and Chief Executi

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6 Medicare Rules That Will Hike Your Out-of-Pocket Costs in 2026

Medicare rarely stays still for long, and 2026 already looks packed with changes that could hit wallets harder than expected. Rising healthcare costs, updated coverage rules, and shifting insurance strategies have created a perfect storm for retirees trying to stretch fixed incomes.

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7 Documents You Must Remove from Your Home Office Before Your 2026 Medicare In-Home Assessment

More Medicare Advantage plans are conducting in-home assessments and wellness visits than ever before. These visits are often presented as convenient check-ins designed to evaluate...

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Medicare Advantage Plans Are Quietly Dropping Popular Senior Benefits in 2026

For years, Medicare Advantage plans aggressively advertised extra perks like dental coverage, grocery cards, free rides to appointments, gym memberships, and over-the-counter allowances to attract...

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How Much ‘Senior Discounts’ Really Save You Each Year

Senior discounts sound helpful, but the real savings may surprise you. See how much retirees actually save each year and where the biggest deals really are.

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8 Medicare Dental and Vision Benefits You Could Lose If You Don’t Use Them This Year

If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on benefits you didn’t fully use last year, and that could...

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Medicare Policy Shift: What the New 7-Day Authorization Deadline Means for Patients

Medicare beneficiaries may soon notice a significant change in how quickly their care requests are approved. A new policy introduces a 7-day authorization deadline for many prior authorization decisions, aiming to reduce delays that have long frustrated patients and providers. For seniors managing chronic conditions or needing timely procedures, this…

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Medicare Update: New 7-Day Prior Authorization Deadline Takes Effect

A major shift just hit the Medicare landscape, and it could make a real difference in how quickly care gets approved. Starting now, insurers handling Medicare Advantage plans must respond to prior authorization requests within a strict seven-day window for standard cases. That might sound like bureaucratic fine print, but…

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8 Critical Decisions You Need to Make Before the New 2027 Medicare ‘Plan Simplicity’ Rules Take Effect

If you’re on Medicare (or about to be), you may want to pay close attention to what’s coming in 2027. Federal regulators are rolling out...

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4 Hidden Costs in Zero-Premium Medicare Plans

Zero-premium Medicare plans sound like a financial win right out of the gate. No monthly premium feels like a break, especially for retirees managing fixed incomes and rising healthcare costs. These plans, often offered through Medicare Advantage, promise coverage that looks similar to traditional Medicare but without that recurring bill.

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UnitedHealth Stock Just Surged Into Overbought Territory. Is It Too Late to Bet on a Turnaround?

UnitedHealth shares rally on strong Q1 earnings and impressive full-year guidance. Here’s why it isn’t too late to invest in UNH stock yet.

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Your 2026 Medicare Advantage Plan May Deny Your Next ‘Emergency’ MRI-Here’s Why

If you’ve ever rushed to the ER or urgent care with severe pain, dizziness, or a possible stroke, you probably assumed your insurance would cover...

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4 Medicare Advantage Changes That Could Affect Your Doctor Access

If you’ve ever assumed your doctor would always be just a phone call away, Medicare Advantage plans might surprise you. These plans can shift quietly from year to year, and those changes can directly impact which doctors you can see—and how easily you can see them.

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Two physicians on ending the waiting-room era: bring care home

Aetna CMO Benjamin Kornitzer and former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist on why home-based care for America's sickest seniors isn't a vision anymore.

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How Alaska Became the Only State With No Medicare Advantage

While the Lower 48 shift to private plans, Alaska is proving that original Medicare can still deliver high-quality care at the edge of the world.

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8 Hidden Fees in Medicare Advantage Plans: What To Look Out For

A low monthly premium grabs attention fast. It feels like a win, a smart move, a way to lock in healthcare coverage without draining a bank account. Medicare Advantage plans step into that spotlight with confidence, often advertising extra benefits and attractive pricing that sound almost too good to question.…

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Humana Surges Above 50-Day MA. Should You Buy HUM Stock on CMS Rate Changes Here?

Humana shares rally as CMS finalized 2027 Medicare Advantage payments rate at 2.48%. Valuation and options pricing warrant owning HUM shares in 2026.

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What You Need To Know Ahead of Humana's Earnings Release

Humana is scheduled to release its first-quarter results later this month, with analysts projecting double-digit earnings drop.

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UnitedHealth Stock Is Poised to Break Through 100-Day Moving Average on CMS 2027 Rate Updates. Should You Buy UNH Here?

UnitedHealth stock soars as CMS finalizes 2027 reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans at 2.48%. Bernstein explains why UNH shares are worth buying at current levels.

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U.S. Health Insurers Rally As Medicare Advantage Payments Jump Beyond Expectations

The unexpected CMS rate hike eases pressure on insurer margins and signals potential stability in Medicare Advantage coverage for tens of millions of beneficiaries.

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8 Surprising Things Medicare Does Not Cover

Many seniors assume Medicare will cover most of their healthcare needs, but that’s not always the case. In reality, there are several important services and...

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Medicare Warning: Inpatient Hospital Copays Hit Their Highest Levels Ever — What Seniors Now Owe Per Day

If you haven’t checked your Medicare costs recently, you may be in for a surprise. Hospital stays are getting more expensive and not just by...

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California Seniors: Your SilverSneakers Options Just Grew — But Only in Certain Regions

If you’re a senior in California relying on fitness benefits through Medicare, you may have noticed something surprising lately—your SilverSneakers options might be expanding… or...

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