CMS's proposed 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027 triggered a sharp sell-off across US health insurers, signaling ...

CMS proposes nearly flat Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, with a 0.09% increase and updated risk adjustment policies.

CMS is considering paying hospitals that prioritize buying personal protective equipment and essential medications manufactured in the U.S., according to a proposed rule the agency published Jan. 29.

Total U.S. healthcare spending increased an estimated 7.2% to $5.3 trillion in 2024, largely driven by utilization and more complex services as opposed to pricing increases, according to the Centers ...

Spending on physician and clinical services was up by about 8% ...