Most people already know health care is expensive, but the numbers tell a stark story. About 6 in 10 adults say they are very or somewhat worried about affording health care for themselves and their families, making it the top financial concern, ahead of food and...

For years, the promise of GLP-1 weight loss treatment came with a catch: a weekly injection. Now, for the millions of Americans who would rather skip the needle entirely, two oral alternatives are on the market, and doctors say demand is real. Novo Nordisk's oral...

When Medicare Advantage insurers began sounding alarms about payment system changes last year, few could have predicted the scope of what followed. As 2025 drew to a close, more than 2.6 million Americans found out that the Medicare Advantage plan they'd chosen and...

New Billing Fees for Fully Insured Groups: What to Expect in 2026 Beginning with the 2026 plan year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and other fully insured lines of business are introducing new administrative billing fees. These updates are designed to create...

(BCBSIL) and Prime Healthcare are currently negotiating their contract, and the outcome could impact network access starting June 1, 2026. Prime Healthcare has notified BCBSIL that it plans to have its hospitals, facilities, and doctors leave BCBSIL networks on June...

In February 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a major proposed change to the way health insurance plans are offered on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. After several years of rules designed to simplify consumer choice by...

As healthcare leaders look ahead to 2026, the industry is entering a period defined less by disruption and more by adaptation. After years of volatility driven by policy shifts, workforce shortages, and rising costs, providers, insurers, and healthcare technology...

Staying healthy is easier when potential problems are caught early. That’s why Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers a wide range of preventive and screening services—helping you stay on top of your health while keeping out-of-pocket costs low. What Are...

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have long occupied a unique space in the healthcare and financial planning world. They offer powerful tax advantages and flexibility, yet adoption has historically been limited to a specific segment of consumers. With recent policy...

Prior authorization has long been one of the most frustrating aspects of the healthcare system for both providers and patients. While insurers view it as a way to manage costs and ensure appropriate care, providers argue that it creates unnecessary delays, adds...