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Medicare Advantage overpayments costing seniors hundreds of dollars, report says

(The Center Square) – Seniors paid higher Medicare premiums in 2025 due to billions in overpayments to private insurers, a new congressional report shows. The Joint Economic Committee found Medicare Advantage overpayments increased Medicare Part B premiums by an average of $212 per person in 2025. That added about $13.4

Lawmakers spar over Medicare, Medicaid fraud in California, Minnesota

(The Center Square) – Leaders in the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services called out California recipients for fraudulently taking advantage of the state’s healthcare programs. Kim Brandt, deputy administrator of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, testified before Congress on Tuesday about the investigation of fraudulent activity in

U.S. House to hold hearing addressing rising health care costs this week

(The Center Square) – Rising hospital prices will face scrutiny on Wednesday as a U.S. House panel examines the drivers of health care costs across the country. The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing titled “Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care? The cost of in-home dementia care typically starts at about $34 per hour, with monthly costs ranging from roughly $2,145 to more than $24,000 depending on how many hours of care are needed. Families often pay more as

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

Report: Hospital drug prices can vary up to 2,000X across country

(The Center Square) - The price for the same prescription drug in different hospitals nationwide could have more than a $10,000 difference, according to a new report. A report from 3 Axis Advisors used publicly available hospital data to analyze the cost differential between the same generic prescription drugs in

Different Dems? At Butte debate, candidates make pitch to challenge GOP

BUTTE — Montana Democrats gathered in the Motherlode Theater in Butte on Tuesday night for the first debate among the party’s four primary contenders for the state’s western district congressional seat. More than 100 people attended Tuesday’s debate, which came on the heels of a Monday event in