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09/02/2026

07/28/2026

A new analysis finds that Medicare Advantage enrollees spend less on average than those in the traditional program, but report similar satisfaction levels. | A new analysis finds that Medicare Advantage enrollees spend less on average than those in the traditional program, but report similar satisfa...

07/15/2026

CVS Health's Caremark has finalized a ‌settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in which it agreed to curb use of after-market discounts known as rebates and count consumers' TrumpRx purchases toward their deductibles, an FTC spokesperson said on Tuesday.

06/10/2026

A group of cities is suing the feds to challenge recently finalized changes to the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, which they say could lead 3 million people to lose coverage. | A group of cities is suing the feds to challenge recently finalized changes to the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces,...

06/09/2026

Providers and hospitals would face sweeping ownership disclosure requirements under a new House bill. Health insurers would not.

06/03/2026

The contribution limit for health savings accounts will increase to $4,500 from $4,400 for 2027.

06/03/2026

One question is whether some employers will experience a surge in new hires with chronic health problems.

06/02/2026

The new guidelines take effect in 2027. However, the associated data infrastructure the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it is developing to streamline eligibility determinations and appeals will not go live until 2028.

05/19/2026

Tennessee Just Made it a Lot Easier to Find Veterans Support

Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Tommy Baker have officially launched the Veterans Connect Portal - a new statewide platform built to help service members, Veterans, and military families cut through the noise and actually find the support they've earned. The portal is live now at tnveteransconnect.tn.gov and is available to all of Tennessee's more than 430,000 Veterans, no matter where they live in the state.

The Veterans Connect Portal brings together services across employment, healthcare, housing, education, and community programs into a single, trusted destination - so instead of piecing together resources from a dozen different agencies and organizations, Veterans and their families have one clear starting point. The platform also helps Veteran Service Organizations, local governments, and agency partners better coordinate with each other and follow through on connecting individuals to the services they need.

The portal launched in recognition of Armed Forces Day and reflects the state's pledge to honor military service not just in words - but in action. If you or someone you love has served, this is worth bookmarking today. More Info

05/12/2026

Covenant Health, United Healthcare reach agreement

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Breaking Update: A representative for United Healthcare has confirmed both parties reached an agreement Friday morning.

“United Healthcare and Covenant Medical Group have reached an agreement in principle on a new multi-year relationship that maintains network access for people enrolled in United Healthcare employer-sponsored commercial and Medicare plans,” United’s statement said. “We appreciate the collaboration of the Covenant team in helping us provide uninterrupted access to quality, affordable health care for the people we collectively serve in Tennessee.”

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Once again, a hospital system in East Tennessee is at odds with an insurance provider, and patients could lose care over the dispute.

Covenant Health and United Healthcare are the companies going head-to-head. According to the hospital system’s website, patients could lose service within Covenant’s system as early as July 1.

“Covenant Health, Covenant Medical Group and UnitedHealthcare began contract renewal discussions earlier in 2025,” the website reads. “Unfortunately, we have not been able to reach an agreement that recognizes the care that Covenant Health provides to meet our patients’ needs.”

The dispute will affect UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and commercial, or employer-provided, plans.