DAILYCALLER (Ireland Owens) - Mark Cuban Says AI Tools Can Help Prevent Businesses From Getting ‘Ripped Off’ By Health Insurers
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STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - Obamacare Premiums Set to Rise Yet Again
Obamacare premiums are climbing again—and the latest numbers expose the inevitable failure of a government-designed healthcare system. Early filings from 77 insurers show a median proposed premium increase of 14 percent for 2027. That follows a 20 percent median increase for 2026 and marks the fifth straight year of rising costs. The benchmark silver premium—the […] The post Obamacare Premiums Set to Rise Yet Again appeared first on StoneZone .
Obamacare premiums are climbing again—and the latest numbers expose the inevitable failure of a government-designed healthcare system. Early filings from 77 insurers show a median proposed premium increase of 14 percent for 2027. That follows a 20 percent median increase for 2026 and marks the fifth straight year of rising costs. The benchmark silver premium—the figure used to calculate federal subsidies—jumped roughly 25 percent this year. Insurers say the remaining Obamacare population is becoming smaller and sicker as healthier people leave the exchanges. Enrollment reportedly dropped by about three million, creating the same predictable insurance spiral conservatives warned about from the beginning: higher costs drive out…Open
HUFFPOST - Justice Department Announces Hundreds Of Charges In Multi-Billion-Dollar Healthcare Fraud Crackdown
The DOJ has announced criminal charges against 455 people that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Elizabeth Prann) - Family's struggle shows what critics call 'ghost networks'
When a family tried to find doctors, they discovered many listed as covered did not actually take the insurance.
NPR (Fred Schulte) - Medicare Advantage 'dark money' group tries to win higher payments for insurers
What appeared to be a surge of grassroots support for higher Medicare Advantage payments was actually driven by a pro-industry group.
NYTIMES (Ellen Gabler) - Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Admin Unveils Plan to Cut Healthcare Costs Even More.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new regulations for 2027 aimed at cutting health care costs, expanding consumer options, and cracking down on fraud.WHO WAS INVOLVED: CMS, insurers, agents, brokers, and U.S. taxpayers.WHEN & WHERE: Proposed regulations for 2027, with public comments open until March 11, 2026.KEY QUOTE: “We […] The post Trump Admin Unveils Plan to Cut Healthcare Costs Even More. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new regulations for 2027 aimed at cutting health care costs, expanding consumer options, and cracking down on fraud . WHO WAS INVOLVED: CMS, insurers, agents, brokers, and U.S. taxpayers . WHEN & WHERE: Proposed regulations for 2027, with public comments open until March 11, 2026. KEY QUOTE: “We are cracking down on improper and misleading practices while giving states and health plans more room to innovate and compete.” – Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator IMPACT: Potentially lower health care costs, expanded plan options, and stricter fraud prevention measures. IN FULL The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed regulations…Open
NPR (Darius Tahir) - Hospitals are posting prices for patients. It's mostly industry using the data
The Trump administration pushed for price transparency in health care. But instead of patients shopping for services, it's mostly health systems and insurers using the information for negotiations.