Tangela Q. Parker is an Atlanta-based marketing and corporate affairs executive with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of healthcare, public policy, and institutional ...

In healthcare, reputation can shift quickly. Decisions are often made under regulatory scrutiny, political pressure, and intense public attention. In those moments, clarity of judgment matters as much ...

Centene aims to be a top provider of government-sponsored health plans. Although it has grown at a solid clip organically, it also has made significant acquisitions—most notably WellCare in Medicare ...

Higher costs and major shifts in ACA coverage and Medicare will affect healthcare and health insurance affordability.

Centene's disclosure that its Obamacare enrollment is down more than 1 million is a sign Americans can no longer pay for ...

By Sriparna Roy and Sneha S K March 12 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence is being deployed on both sides of the tug-of-war between U.S. healthcare systems that want to be paid more for medical ...

While many providers continue to have issues, there is evidence this is true. An Oregon Health & Science University spokesperson says, for example, that “eligibility-related delays” tied to the ...

Don't assume it's the most cost-effective option.

Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the ...

Satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans dropped last year, with overall satisfaction among members declining amid a drop ...

Medicare Advantage plans scored lower in overall satisfaction among members in 2025. Eroding trust and policy confusion drove the drop in customer satisfaction.

A cancer survivor. A paid-up Medicare account. And a bill that keeps growing.