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How to reduce senior care overtime costs with optimized nurse scheduling
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (1157+ words) For many senior healthcare organizations, overtime is viewed as a costly yet necessary part of day-to-day operations. Many different factors can affect workplace efficiency, staffing and patient demand in senior care, which only serve to potentially increase the amount of…...
The life insurance misconception leaving Americans exposed
2+ week, 3+ day ago (604+ words) It's estimated that 74 million Americans don't have life insurance, with another 25 million admitting they need more coverage than what they already have, according to LIMRA's 2025 Insurance Barometer Study. The reason most don't have enough " or any " coverage? About 75% of Americans…...
With deadline for healthcare premium tax credits expiration looming, farmers brace for rate hikes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (880+ words) When Carol Kolseth got her biopsy results back after a routine mammogram in October of 2024, she knew treatments for the cancerous lump in her breast would have to be scheduled around lapses in her health insurance, they told The Daily…...
$5B in OTC dollars go unclaimed by seniors annually
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (622+ words) Medicare Advantage over-the-counter (OTC) benefits are insurance-provided allowances that enable seniors to buy everyday health and wellness products. They work similarly to FSA accounts and the average person on Medicare Advantage has $400 in OTC credits to purchase items they would…...
77 ways to spend your FSA dollars before the deadline
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (794+ words) Below, GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, shares 77 ways to use your health FSA funds for yourself, your spouse, or a qualified dependent. In general, you can use your FSA to pay for care to prevent or treat dental disease…...
Use it or lose it: How to spend your FSA on therapy before year-end
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (846+ words) If you have money sitting in your FSA, the clock is ticking. Most plans have a "use it or lose it" policy, meaning unused funds disappear at year-end. Therapy is an eligible expense, and even if you're starting from scratch,…...
Dropping your health insurance? Here’s how to pay for healthcare in 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (671+ words) Costs happen. And price increases on everything could be the most life-impacting development of 2025. Looking ahead, millions of people are expected to decide that health insurance is unaffordable for them in 2026 " and they'll likely cancel their health coverage. But health…...
7 ways to save on your prescriptions with Medicare Part D
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (776+ words) If you are still worried about managing your medication costs, the good news is that there are several ways to save. GoodRx highlights programs and tools that can help you lower what you pay for the medications you need. Depending…...
State of Medicare heading into 2026: Your complete guide to new laws and avoiding surprise bills
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1045+ words) Prescription drug costs have long been one of the biggest financial burdens for Americans, but relief may be on the horizon for many. Starting in 2026, Medicare will fully implement a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug spending. This is a landmark…...
Employers brace for the largest health insurance increase in 15 years
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1203+ words) The healthcare cost drivers vary, including inflation, technological advancements, utilization rates, and legislation. Solutions also differ based on the employer's unique situation. As a broker employers rely on, you must stay on top of these changes and understand how your…...