The shingles vaccine may do more than just protect the body against shingles; it may also slow biological aging in older adults, according to a recent study done by researchers at the USC Leonard ...
Enhanced ACA premium tax credits were first enacted in 2021 through the American Rescue Plan Act. The policy expanded eligibility for financial assistance above 400% of the federal poverty level and ...
The main driver of urgent care spending growth was use. Urgent care visits increased to 34.5% over five years, increasing from 90 visits per 1,000 people in 2018 to 156 visits per 1,000 people in 2022 ...
Medicaid expansion is linked to a 4.8% reduction in breast cancer mortality, underscoring the role of insurance in improving outcomes. Racial disparities persist, with Hispanic women seeing the ...
CMS's third drug negotiation cycle under the IRA targets high-expenditure drugs, impacting Medicare Part B and D spending. The list includes drugs for cancer, HIV, and diabetes, with significant ...
On a day when health insurers were reeling from the Trump administration proposing minimal increases to Medicare Advantage (MA) rates next year and a tightening of risk adjustment rules, a top CMS ...
A new study has identified the brain connectivity patterns that lead to cognitive difficulties in patients with schizophrenia, suggesting potential targets for therapeutic intervention in early ...
Nearly half of Americans (48%) have used a sleep tracking device within the last year to monitor their sleep quality, ...
The proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update suggests a minimal 0.09% increase, affecting insurer stock prices and financial outlooks. Proposed Medicare Advantage payment updates spark concern ...
During an investor call, UnitedHealth Group executives talk about the steps it has taken to increase transparency, use ...
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with 229,410 new cases and nearly 125,000 deaths expected in 2026. Tobacco use is the dominant risk factor for lung cancer, ...