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America October 12, 2026

Medicare Insurer Sues CMS After Star Rating Drop Threatens 2028 Bonus Payments

What’s at Stake Alignment’s largest California Medicare Advantage contract fell from 4 stars to 3.5 stars, putting federal quality-bonus payments…

By Samuel Lopez

why did i get $90 from social security

America October 6, 2026

Why Did I Get $90 From Social Security? Millions Receive Medicare Payment

Millions of older Americans are seeing an unexpected $90 deposit from Social Security, leaving many asking the same question: why…

By Tyler Brooks

President Donald Trump speaks at a healthcare affordability event with CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and other health officials nearby.

Breaking News July 29, 2026

Trump Ends Medicare Part D Subsidy, Costs May Rise

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare Part D subsidy that helped control prescription drug premiums for nearly 25 million…

By Michallie Harrison

cvs $37.8m settlement

America December 2, 2025

CVS $37.8M Settlement Ends Decade of Alleged Insulin Pen Overbilling

In a settlement that echoes like a warning shot across the pharmacy industry, CVS Pharmacy Inc. agreed Tuesday to pay…

By Rihem Akkouche

HHS Hospital Pay Formula Dispute

America April 29, 2025

Supreme Court Backs HHS in Hospital Pay Formula Clash Over SSI Rule

In a dramatic turn that reshapes how billions in federal funds flow to hospitals serving low-income patients, the U.S. Supreme…

By Rihem Akkouche

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America January 2, 2025

IRS Proposes Excise Tax Rules for Drugmakers Rejecting Medicare Price Negotiations

The IRS and Treasury have proposed new rules for applying excise taxes to drugmakers that refuse to negotiate drug prices…

By Rochdi Rais

AstraZeneca Loses Challenge To Medicare Drug Price Program

America March 1, 2024

AstraZeneca Loses Challenge To Medicare Drug Price Program

A Delaware federal judge has dealt a significant blow to AstraZeneca, rejecting the pharmaceutical giant’s challenge to the Medicare price…

By Rihem Akkouche

Cigna Medicare Businesses Sold in $3.7B Deal

America January 31, 2024

Cigna Medicare Businesses Sold in $3.7B Deal

In a groundbreaking move, the Cigna Group has announced the sale of various health benefits and Medicare units to Health…

By Rochdi Rais

SAG-AFTRA Deal In Benefits Suit

America October 23, 2023

SAG-AFTRA Deal In Benefits Suit : $15M Agreement

In a riveting turn of events, a California federal judge has given her seal of approval to a groundbreaking $15…

By Rihem Akkouche

first 10 Drugs For Negotiations

America August 29, 2023

The First 10 Drugs For Negotiations Unveiled Amidst Legal Frenzy

In a significant move bound to ripple through the healthcare landscape, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…

By Rihem Akkouche

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