Employer family premiums rose by 7% in 2024
Family premiums in employer-sponsored coverage grew by 7% in 2024, averaging $25,572, according to a new report from KFF. This...
The benefits of patient access software for healthcare providers
Improving patient access is often a heavy lift for healthcare providers thanks to staffing shortages, lack of thorough staff training,...
CDC and Global Partners Commit to Collective Action to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance | Blogs
In late September 2024, global leaders gathered in New York City for the second United Nations General Assembly High-level Meeting...
How Much is Health Spending Expected to Grow?
An updated chart collection explores how health spending is expected to grow in coming years, with a look at growth...
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Support and Care Strategies
Are you in for a few changes that will, in fact, make someone with CP have a better life? Knowledge...
Hospitals’ August margins stay level despite high volumes
Though their margins have largely remained level, hospitals are starting to get a handle on length of stay and per-patient...
Key Global Health Positions and Officials in the U.S. Government
WHITE HOUSE/EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT National Security Advisor/Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, National Security Council (NSC)...
CMS proposes risk adjustment changes, broker fraud crackdown
A proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released Oct. 4 would protect beneficiaries from shady...
Healthcare claim denial statistics: State of Claims Report 2024
Claim denials are a well-documented challenge for healthcare organizations. Denied claims take much longer to pay out than first-time claims,...
Medicare Part D Premiums Are Increasing for Many But Not All Stand-Alone Plans in 2025, Reflecting Effects of New Premium Stabilization Demonstration
CMS has just released information about Medicare Part D plans for 2025, including plan availability and premiums for the coming...