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Why the “Extra Hour” from the Clock Change Might Still Take a Toll on Your Body
When we roll our clocks back an hour this weekend for the end of Daylight Saving Time, most of us are looking forward to a little extra sleep. But as soothing as that extra hour in bed might feel, the adjustment still affects the very rhythms of our bodies—sometimes...
Narrow Networks in Medicare Advantage Plans Leave Many Seniors With Limited Choices
Medicare Advantage plans have become increasingly popular among retirees, offering additional benefits and often lower out-of-pocket costs compared to traditional Medicare. However, behind these appealing features lies a growing concern — restricted provider networks...
Sticker Shock Hits ACA Shoppers as Subsidy Expansion Winds Down
Shoppers browsing for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are already seeing alarming price increases for 2026 coverage, with many facing steep premium hikes even before open enrollment begins. The main reason is the scheduled expiration of the enhanced...
AHIP Launches Campaign to Protect Employer Health Insurance Tax Break
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has launched a campaign to preserve the employer-provided health benefits tax exclusion, which currently reduces federal tax revenue by about $231 billion. This long-standing tax break allows employers to exclude the cost of...
Time Off Is Getting a New Purpose
More and more Americans are using their paid time off not for travel or recreation, but simply to catch up on rest. A recent survey of over 1,200 people found that 37 percent used their vacation days in the past year just to sleep and recover instead of going on...
Understanding Managed Care from the HHS-OIG Perspective
(Why this matters for patients, providers & payers) https://www.youtube.com/embed/CQEPszbprwY Introduction In the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery in the United States, “managed care” is a term that’s frequently used but often misunderstood. The video...
The Rising Tide: More Physicians Leaving Clinical Practice
Over the past decade, a troubling trend has emerged: an increasing number of physicians are exiting clinical practice entirely. What once might have been considered a rare event is slowly becoming more common—and its consequences stretch far beyond individual careers....
What the Government Shutdown Means for Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Programs
Introduction On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding bills for the new fiscal year. Though some essential services continue, a shutdown carries serious consequences — especially in the realm of health...
Costs Could Explode for Millions If Congress Lets Health Care Tax Credits Expire
If Congress fails to act, millions of Americans could be blindsided by a dramatic spike in health insurance costs starting in 2026. The so-called “enhanced” premium tax credits—expanded in recent years to make coverage more affordable for middle-income households—are...
New COVID Shot Access Rules Could Create Confusion at Drugstores
The rollout of updated COVID-19 vaccines is being shaped by new guidelines that shift more decision-making to individuals—and drugstores now find themselves grappling with the burden of access, eligibility, and communication. Under the current recommendation...
