Ep. 83 - PULSECHECK: Medicare Changes, Supreme Court Appeals, and Kentucky Prior Authorizations

Today on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Ron Howrigon and Matthew Handley take a look at some of the latest healthcare news.  First, they discuss changes to the Medicare Advantage rates published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they explain why insurers are saying out of pocket expenses will go up for seniors.  Ron and Matthew also discuss Home Depot’s decision to appeal a settlement with BlueCross BlueShield to the Supreme Court; why wasn’t $2.67 billion enough for Home Depot?  Finally, they talk about why a bill to reduce prior authorizations in Kentucky falls flat.Listen to the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies wherever you listen to podcasts and have every episode delivered to your email by subscribing at www.FLATLINING.net.Articles mentioned in this program:CMS finalizing 2025 Medicare Advantage rates – Becker’s Payer IssuesHealth insurance shares tumble on CMS news – Bloomberg 🔒Home Depot asks SCOTUS to rule on BCBS anti-trust lawsuit – Becker’s Payer IssuesKentucky gold card prior authorization bill dies – Becker’s Payer Issues This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.flatlining.net