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Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

It's usually challenging for patients to get out of Medicare Advantage. It can be easier if hospitals leave, first.

Fortune

UnitedHealth Group: Pariah to Pole Position to Buy the Dip Levels

UnitedHealthcare Group is the best house in a rough neighborhood as its still a very profitable vertically integrated healthcare company, not just an insurer.

MarketBeat

2 Healthcare Recession-Resistant Stocks Unaffected by Tariffs

Health insurance stocks are outperforming the benchmark indices in 2025, as these two tariff-free and recession-resistant carriers are up 16% and 54%.

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Long ER stays are common in the US. It may get worse as the population ages

An Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours

The Independent UK

Stock Market Rallies On Trump Tariff Pause; Banks, Delta Warn About Economy: Weekly Review

The indexes had their best day in years on a partial Trump tariff pause, later paring gains in a wild week. Treasury yields soared and the dollar fell, both worrisome.

Investors Business Daily

Dr Oz tells federal health workers AI could replace frontline doctors

Former TV doctor who leads $1.5tn Medicare and Medicaid agency also says staff have ‘patriotic duty’ to stay healthy

The Guardian - US

Thousands of Obamacare Users May Owe Money at Tax Time, Officials Warn

Thousands of Obamacare users may face unexpected tax bills due to fraudulent enrollments and potential premium changes this tax season.

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3 Health Insurance Stocks Holding Green in Market Turmoil

Three healthcare stocks have defied trends, rising amid the steep market sell-off. Trump's Medicaid and Medicare comments contributed positively to these names.

MarketBeat

Humana, UnitedHealth, Other Insurers Jump On Medicare Advantage Payment Hike

The Trump administration says it will raise Medicare Advantage payments sharply, good news for Humana, UnitedHealth and other health insurers.

Investors Business Daily

What to Expect From CMS Energy's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

CMS Energy is scheduled to announce its first-quarter results later this month, with analysts anticipating a double-digit earnings growth.

Barchart

Trump pulls back Biden’s plan to cover weight loss drugs - Roll Call

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been critical of the drugs, instead placing a focus on lifestyle changes.

Roll Call

Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid after Senate confirmation

The US Senate confirmed Trump's pick to run the agency that oversees healthcare for millions of US citizens by a 53-45 vote.

Euronews

TV’s Dr Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid after controversial Trump pick

Mehmet Oz has previously put forward controversial health advice including the suggestion malaria drugs were an effective cure for Covid-19

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency

Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Roll Call

Senate confirms Oz for CMS administrator on party-line vote - Roll Call

Oz was also a practicing heart surgeon earlier in his career — job experience which Republicans praised as a qualification for the position.

Roll Call

Oz opposes abortion, trans care in letter to GOP senator - Roll Call

Oz wrote that he supports an executive order barring funding or promotion of gender-affirming care for anyone under 19 years of age.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr plans 10,000 job cuts in restructuring of US health department

Health secretary aims to close regional offices and establish new division called ‘administration for a healthy America’

Roll Call

HHS to cut 10,000 jobs, ‘streamline’ operations - Roll Call

The department outlined plans to cut 10,000 jobs, in addition to the about 10,000 employees who left voluntarily earlier this year.

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Senate Finance advances Oz nomination to lead CMS - Roll Call

If confirmed, Oz would be responsible for the agency that oversees health care coverage for 160 million Americans.

Barchart

Is CMS Energy Stock Outperforming the Dow?

As CMS Energy has outpaced the Dow recently, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Salon

Medicaid cuts may worsen overdose deaths

Reducing funding to the largest payer for addiction services could pose major setbacks for those battling drug use

Kiplinger

What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far

Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's the latest roundup.

Latin Times

RFK Jr Called Out By Democratic Lawmaker For Not Answering Him On Live Broadcast: 'Respond to the Damn Letter'

A Senator used Dr. Oz's confirmation hearing to demand Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. respond to letters he sent regarding the measles outbreak.

Roll Call

CMS pick Oz vows to go after Medicare Advantage - Roll Call

Once a proponent of Medicare Advantage plans, Oz vowed Friday to go after those plans if they unfairly raise costs for the government.

Roll Call

Oz's ties to insurers may loom over his CMS confirmation hearing - Roll Call

Mehmet Oz will likely face questions during his confirmation hearing about his past support of expanding the Medicare Advantage program.

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