Medicare and Medicaid fund majority of services at Peoria hospitals

Medicare cuts threaten rural clinics' survival

Rural clinics across Oregon could face a dire financial threat due to recent changes in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements.

Medicare and Medicaid fund majority of services at Peoria hospitals

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- If you live in the Peoria area, chances are you or someone you know has received care at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center or Carle Health Methodist Hospital, the region’s two largest hospitals. But with sweeping cuts to Medicare and Medicaid included in the federal reconciliation bill, the future of that care could be in jeopardy. Using data from the IDPH Illinois Hospital Report Card, WMBD found on average, mor…

The Real Cost Of Medicare Advantage: Fraud, Denials, And The Impact On Hospitals - Healthcare Business Today

Major Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers are facing increased scrutiny—not just from the federal government, but also in their relationships with hospitals and enrollees. While MA enrollment continues to grow, recent data show that profitability is slipping, with average margins falling from 4.9% in 2019 to 3.4% in 2022. This financial pressure is being compounded by ... Read more The post The Real Cost of Medicare Advantage: Fraud, Denials, and t…