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Debates over the Affordable Care Act have evolved in Washington, D.C., moving away from "repeal and replace" toward navigating premium subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025, The Washington Post reported Sept. 12.

Seniors are given the opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage plans annually, but some evidence suggests that committing to multi-year contracts could lead to better health outcomes.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is requesting payments from some providers it alleges falsified patients' medical records when prescribing Ozempic, Bloomberg reported Sept. 12. 

Cigna is launching an "E-Treatment" option to allow members to get urgent care without any direct video or phone interaction with a provider. 

In an industry often criticized for its opacity, healthcare is undergoing a significant shift thanks to the CMS’s 2020 Transparency in Coverage ruling, which requires insurers and Payers to disclose the rates they negotiate with healthcare providers via detailed breakdowns…

Editor's note: This story was updated Sept. 12 to reflect that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment Systems upheld its original contract awards.  Arizona will uphold contracts awarded to UnitedHealth and Centene to manage the state's long-term care Medicaid program. 

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