November 21, 2023 The Financial Challenges U.S. Hospitals Face U.S. hospitals are “caught in a vise of declining cash reserves and rising reimbursement delays and denials” that continue to place them in an uncertain financial position.
October 23, 2023 A Look at 2023 Health Coverage Trends Annual single and family premiums for employer-sponsored health coverage rose about 7 percent on average during 2023, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
October 13, 2023 A Look at 2024 Medicare Premiums Monthly Medicare premiums for physician and outpatient care will rise about 6 percent for 2024, CMS announced this week.
September 29, 2023 Final Pennie Insurance Rates Announced Pennsylvanians will see increased plan choices and modest rate increases on the 2024 Pennie health insurance marketplace, state officials announced this week.
September 27, 2023 How 2024 Medicare Advantage Premiums Will Change Ahead of open enrollment, CMS announced average premiums, plan choices, and benefits for Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Part D prescription drug program will remain stable during 2024.
September 20, 2023 How Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Varies from State to State Pennsylvania’s state leaders are urging Medicaid beneficiaries to update their contact information to ensure they are ready for reenrollment.
August 14, 2023 Latest on Medicaid Coverage Losses, 2024 State Marketplace Rates The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment has put a renewed focus on health insurance heading into 2024, as state leaders urge Pennsylvanians to stay covered.
July 26, 2023 A Push to Improve Access to Mental Health Care The Biden administration this week announced new rules that seek to improve coverage for mental health and remove barriers to care.
July 25, 2023 A Look at the Cost of Coverage in 2024 Medicaid redetermination, inflation, and the return to “normal” after the pandemic could all affect the cost of health coverage next year, according to a new report from the American Academy of Actuaries.
July 06, 2023 How Pa. Medicaid Disenrollment Compares to Other States The number of Medicaid beneficiaries removed from coverage since the end of continuous enrollment varies widely across the U.S., with Pennsylvania ranking near the middle of the pack.