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1+ hour, 43+ min ago (253+ words) Published - December 07, 2025 12:40 pm IST - New Delhi Digitally unified insurance systems can enhance transparency, reduce fragmentation and improve access under India's evolving subsidised health insurance setup, according to a new study by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), WHO and Gates Foundation. As India continues to expand subsidised health insurance schemes, the study highlights why unification of data and processes across different stakeholders is essential for improving service delivery. The study titled "Health System Reform Powered by Data Integration of Health Financing: Lessons from India, has been published in the prestigious journal Health Systems and Reform. India's shift towards unified Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) offers a unique real-world laboratory for understanding the power of digital integration. During the study, the research team found that prior to PMJAY, the standalone programmes, each with different Information and Communication Technology…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago (475+ words) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzthe state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massiveMedicaid fraud schemecarried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they've been asleep at the wheel," Oz said. Oz demanded Walz take the following corrective measures within 60 days: "If we're unsatisfied with the state's plans or cooperation, we'll stop paying the federal share of these programs," Oz warned. The…...

3+ hour, 53+ min ago (449+ words) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzthe state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massiveMedicaid fraud schemecarried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they've been asleep at the wheel," Oz said. Oz demanded Walz take the following corrective measures within 60 days: "If we're unsatisfied with the state's plans or cooperation, we'll stop paying the federal share of these programs," Oz warned. The…...

7+ hour, 19+ min ago (556+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Oz claimed that more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging that some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group Al-Shebab." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because…...

7+ hour, 52+ min ago (241+ words) Even recent feeble reforms have been rolled back when Trump appointees took the reins. The open enrollment period for Medicare ends on December 7, and chaos in the privatized Medicare Advantage market has left many who depend on MA plans confused and possibly uninsured in 2026. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that governs MA plans, has so far failed to intervene. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney noted that regulation of MA health insurance plans is ultimately the responsibility of the federal government, but he does not expect CMS to act: "What CMS does is send somebody that has no authority, doesn't know a lot to answer the questions of the [state insurance] commissioners, and then just everybody gets mad " The only way you're going to get it done is to have Dr. Oz or whoever runs…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago (560+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Oz claimed that more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging that some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group Al-Shebab." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago (547+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota"s Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they"ve never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they…...

10+ hour, 52+ min ago (1138+ words) AS the economy grows increasingly challenging, many Malaysians are being forced to reassess every ringgit they spend, ensuring that every expense is both necessary and worthwhile. Insurance ownership has become one of the "casualties" of the rising cost of living following the increase in premium rates beginning this year, with media reports quoting insurance and takaful agents who said many of their clients have cancelled their policies to ease financial burdens. According to them, clients have revealed that they can no longer afford to pay the monthly premiums and view insurance protection as less essential compared to other basic needs. In November last year, the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) announced that premiums for medical insurance would rise between 40 and 70 per cent starting this year. The increase was…...

11+ hour, 6+ min ago (337+ words) By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky's junior U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, has introduced the Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act, to make all Americans eligible for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). It would also expand Association Health Plans to provide maximum leverage to negotiate lower premiums with health insurance companies. "Additionally, this legislation improves the treatment of health savings accounts so all Americans can obtain them, increases the tax-free maximum contribution by thousands of dollars, and expands what HSAs can be used to pay for, such as health insurance premiums and gym memberships. If we want lower premiums and better care, we need more choice and competition." Employer-sponsored insurance can offer strong coverage for those who have it, but many Americans do not work for large corporations and cannot access the same bargaining power and economies of scale....

13+ hour ago (48+ words) Specifically, income producing property? If one has rental units that sold, does that person pay a higher Medicare premium for a year? Any adverse consequence other than a capital gain tax? Depends if there's an asset limit. Part B or some other? Are you getting a subsidy?...