PacificSource Lays Off 381 Staff, Exits Key Oregon Markets
Oregon health insurer PacificSource is laying off 381 employees, about 20% of its workforce, and exiting major Medicaid markets, impacting over 100,000 members.
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Health Insurance Costs Set for Major Increases Next Year
Millions of Americans face sharp increases in health insurance premiums for 2026 as enhanced federal subsidies are set to expire amid a congressional stalemate.
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Cigna to End Drug Rebates in Major Policy Shift
Insurance giant Cigna Group has announced it will eliminate prescription drug rebates in many commercial health plans starting in 2027, a move that could reshape U.S. drug pricing.
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BCBS Prepares for $2.8 Billion Payout to Providers
Healthcare providers across the U.S. are set to receive payments from a $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement. The claim deadline is July 29, 2025.
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Mayo Clinic to Leave Key Medicare Advantage Networks in 2026
Starting in 2026, Mayo Clinic will no longer be an in-network provider for certain Medicare Advantage plans from UnitedHealthCare and Humana, affecting patients.
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Americans Face Steep Health Insurance Hikes in 2026
Millions of Americans face the prospect of their health insurance premiums doubling in 2026 as enhanced ACA subsidies are set to expire at the end of 2025.
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Medicare, Medicaid Plans List Inaccurate Mental Health Networks
A federal investigation reveals that over half of listed mental health providers in some private Medicare plans are not actually available to patients.
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Minnesota Medicare Enrollment Sees Record Call Volume
Minnesota's Medicare open enrollment has begun with record call volumes to state hotlines, driven by rising premiums, fewer plan choices, and major network changes.
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Medicare to Test AI for Medical Procedure Approvals in Six States
A new six-year Medicare pilot program will use AI to approve medical procedures in six states, raising concerns among doctors about patient care and privatization.
#Medicare#Healthcare Policy#Artificial Intelligence
Minnesota Warns of Higher Insurance Costs as Federal Aid Ends
Minnesota officials warn that nearly 20,000 residents could lose all health insurance aid as federal subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year.
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Humana Sues US Over Star Ratings After Three Dropped Calls
Humana is suing the U.S. government over a Medicare star rating downgrade linked to three failed calls, a dispute that could cost the insurer $3 billion.
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Fall COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Availability Explained
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available this fall, and insurers have confirmed they will cover the cost despite changes in official government recommendations.
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