Almost all (99%) of those enrolled in Medicare Advantage require prior authorization for certain services, like inpatient hospital stays or chemotherapy. This is in contrast to traditional Medicare, which only requires prior authorization for a limited set of services. Prior authorization helps to ensure that healthcare services are necessary before coverage is provided, but can also result in administrative hassle and potential delays in care. A new analysis reveals that Medicare Advantage insurers made roughly 50 million prior authorization decisions in 2023, reflecting a steady increase since 2021.
Public school board investigating ‘potential cyber incident’ – Hamilton Spectator
The public school board in Hamilton is currently investigating a potential cyber incident. The details of the incident are not yet clear, but the board
