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The Urgent Care Industry at a Crossroads: Reimbursement Pressure, Network Terminations, and Rising Investor Risk

The urgent care industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as insurers tighten networks, reduce reimbursement, and reassess which providers remain in-network. This in-depth report examines why urgent care network terminations are accelerating, which states are most affected, how owners and investors are being impacted, and what patients often discover only when it’s too late. Backed by regulatory data and real-world trends, this analysis reveals the new reality shaping urgent care in 2025 and beyond.

Why Americans Pay Too Much for Prescription Medications — And How Legal Global Options Are Making Medications Affordable Again

Millions of Americans struggle to afford essential medications due to rising U.S. drug prices. This in-depth guide explains why prescription costs are so high and how patients are legally accessing affordable prescription medications for diabetes, heart failure, mental health, depression, and HIV — safely, responsibly, and with medical oversight.

Why America Is Shifting to Home Medical Equipment — How Hospital Beds, Lifts, and Mobility Devices Are Replacing Facilities

America’s healthcare system is undergoing a quiet but profound shift. As hospitals face staffing shortages and pressure to discharge patients earlier, home medical equipment is increasingly replacing functions once handled by facilities. From hospital beds and patient lifts to mobility devices, recovery is moving home — reshaping patient safety, caregiver responsibility, and the future of care across the United States.

GLP-1 for Weight Loss Just Got a Global Green Light: What WHO’s New Obesity Guidance Means for You and the Weight-Loss Industry

For millions struggling with obesity, a new era has arrived. WHO’s latest guidance recognizes GLP-1 for weight loss as a powerful, science-backed treatment — not just another diet trend. Learn how drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide work, who they help, what results to expect, and how to get started safely with medical support.

Aging in Place: The Ultimate Home Safety & Independence Guide for Seniors Living at Home

Every senior deserves the comfort and dignity of living safely at home. This complete aging-in-place guide breaks down home safety upgrades, mobility support, and caregiver resources — helping families plan confidently for independence.

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Assistive Technology for Older Adults: How to Try Devices Free, Borrow Before You Buy and Get Medicare to Help Pay

As the Eldercare Locator's Home for the Holidays campaign turns to assistive technology, here is how families can try, borrow, reuse and pay for devices that help older adults stay independent.

193 Counties Will Have No Medicare Advantage Drug Plans in 2027 as Insurers Pull Back, KFF Finds: What Seniors Can Do

KFF's updated analysis finds 638,000 people with Medicare live in counties with no Medicare Advantage drug plan for 2027, as major insurers exit more counties than they enter.

Medicare Makes Drug Price Negotiation Rules Permanent as Up to 20 More Drugs Face Selection by Feb. 1

CMS finalized permanent rules for Medicare's drug price negotiation program on Nov. 5, closing a fixed-combination drug loophole and setting up selection of up to 20 more drugs by Feb. 1, 2027.

Community Care Corps Opens $3.57M in Grants for Volunteer Programs Helping Seniors and Adults With Disabilities

Community Care Corps, funded by ACL, is offering $30,000–$200,000 grants for volunteer programs that help family caregivers, older adults and adults with disabilities. Applications are due Jan. 6, 2027.
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