Ascension is selling its stake in Arizona insurer Mercy Care to CVS Pharmacy, according to its fiscal 2026 financial statement. The agreement was signed in July

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CMS bans 11 medical suppliers over $3.4B in fraudulent claims, targeting billing for deceased beneficiaries and unused equipment in Medicare programs.

UnitedHealthcare expands $0-premium Medicare Advantage options in 2027, covering 90% of eligible consumers in its service areas during open enrollment.

Humana expands Medicare Advantage benefits with $0 or low premiums and enhanced coverage for chronic conditions nationwide.

Elevance Health's new hospital billing policies require specifying care locations to reduce off-campus care costs. Learn how this affects healthcare billing.

AI billing for complex inpatient admissions has driven nearly $1 billion in extra hospital costs over the past two years, according to a Blue Cross Blue Shield

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AI vendor contracts may expose clinics to hidden liability risks, including HIPAA penalties and legal exposure from unclear data breach or system error clauses.