Your surprise medical bill may be gone, but your premiums could still spike
A new federal rule may unintentionally make it easier for health care providers to game the system, potentially raising health insurance costs for Americans.
Jun 1, 2026
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Medicare
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Opinion: Increased oversight of private equity in health care is needed to protect patients and the physician workforce
Private equity investment in health care requires increased regulatory oversight and policies to better protect patients and physicians from the adverse impact of growing corporate interests, says the American College of ...
May 26, 2026
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Medicare Advantage broker payments potentially hit $10 billion annually, study finds
New research offers one of the clearest pictures yet on just how large the Medicare Advantage insurance broker market has become. Published as a research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study by health policy scholars ...
May 18, 2026
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That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal—with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars—the decision to accept it is complicated, especially ...
May 11, 2026
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Minor federal fines offer little deterrence to insurers for Medicare Advantage violations, study finds
A new study from health policy researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health suggests that while regulators have several tools at their disposal to penalize insurance plans that break the rules, they rely mostly ...
May 5, 2026
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Who should pay for older adults' care? Caregivers answer differently
When it comes to opinions about paying for, and getting access to, care for older adults, direct experience appears to matter a lot, a new University of Michigan study finds. People aged 50 and over who serve as unpaid family ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Insulin prices fell for Medicare patients under Biden-era caps, study finds
Biden-era policies have reined in insulin prices for Medicare patients, a new study says. Roughly three out of four (75%) Medicare prescription beneficiaries were paying $35 or less for each month's supply of insulin within ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Analysis: In US health insurance market, consolidation of insurers is increasing premiums
The U.S. health insurance industry relies heavily on private markets, but these markets are highly concentrated and are growing more so over time. In a new analysis, researchers document concentration across commercial, Medicare ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds
New research led by Oregon Health & Science University confirms the frustration of many people trying to get a primary care medical appointment in Portland: Wait times are measured in months, if they can get an appointment ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Gap in preventable deaths widening between those with, without a college degree
A gap in preventable deaths is growing between people with and without a college degree, a new study says. A steadily increasing number of people with a high school diploma or less are dying from illnesses that could have ...
Feb 24, 2026
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