October 30th, 2026As premiums rise, independent practices fight for fair reimbursementPremiums are climbing far faster than physician pay. Here's how independent practices can build the case for higher payer reimbursement rates.Read more
October 22nd, 2026Northeast Missouri health center gets $540,000 to keep its two-OB/GYN delivery service staffedThe Kirksville center's grant comes as Missouri practices rework maternity billing, staffing and pay plans for Jan. 1.Read more
October 16th, 2026State AI insurance laws give practices new grounds to fight denials and downcodesStates are limiting AI in coverage decisions. How billing teams can cite the laws on appeal, and why self-funded plans fall outside them.Read more
October 29th, 202610 Medicare Advantage moves practices should make before open enrollment ends Dec. 7Insurer exits and network splits will change Medicare Advantage coverage for many patients on Jan. 1. Here's how practice leaders can prepare in every state.Read more
October 21st, 2026Shutdown deals could decide Medicaid and ACA subsidy changes after the midterms, policy panel saysA former congressman and hospital and medical school advocacy leaders outline which federal health programs could shift in a divided Washington.Read more
October 15th, 2026Survey: Pennsylvania candidates back ending NP collaboration agreementsThe survey revives a stalled bill that would end the physician agreements practices maintain for the nurse practitioners they employ.Read more
October 14th, 2026UnitedHealth targets No Surprises Act arbitration wins as Congress weighs ending IDRUnitedHealth says No Surprises Act arbitration awards are its biggest cost pressure. What practices that use IDR should document now.Read more
October 12th, 20269 documentation checks to run before a Medicaid auditor asks for recordsMost Medicaid improper payments trace to missing paperwork, not fraud. These nine checks close the gaps auditors keep finding.Read more