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April 3, 2024 30 mins
Today on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley take a look at some of the latest healthcare news.  First, they discuss changes to the Medicare Advantage rates published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they explain why insurers are saying out of pocket expenses will go up for seniors.  Ron and Matthew also discuss Home Depot’s decision to appeal a settlement with BlueCross BlueShield to the Supreme Court; why wasn’t $2.67 billion enough for Home Depot?  Finally, they talk about why a bill to reduce prior authorizations in Kentucky falls flat.

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Articles mentioned in this program:
CMS finalizing 2025 Medicare Advantage rates – Becker’s Payer Issues
Health insurance shares tumble on CMS news – Bloomberg 🔒
Home Depot asks SCOTUS to rule on BCBS anti-trust lawsuit – Becker’s Payer Issues
Kentucky gold card prior authorization bill dies – Becker’s Payer Issues


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