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A look at Medicare Advantage: Why it was created, and how it’s performed

The program has become a hot topic as government spending on it continues to rise.

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Study finds cancer patients on Medicare Advantage access fewer providers than Medicare patients

When cancer patients see fewer providers, it’s not clear if MA is optimizing or shrinking care.

Caroline Catherman

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Payers reflect on the first half of 2026

It’s been a busy H1!

Caroline Catherman

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How cutting deals with employers saves health systems money

Frustrated by increasing insurer friction, health systems are cutting out the middlemen.

Caroline Catherman, Courtney Vinopal

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Medicare Advantage organizations are denying some post-acute care at high rates

Medicare Advantage’s prior authorization process is still a “Wild West,” one expert says.

Caroline Catherman

Gyde CEO Will Johnson on how health insurance brokers can benefit from AI

Could AI could be a life raft for brokers drowning in advisory work?

Caroline Catherman

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Why some provider-sponsored health plans weren’t as successful as expected

Several health systems are dropping their insurance arms due to lackluster financial performances.

Caroline Catherman, Cassie McGrath