Health care news from around the web: February 5 – 9, 2024

Medicare Advantage plans could see rates dip slightly in 2025 

The CMS proposed a 0.2% dip in MA rates. However, analysts said regulators will likely improve the payment rate in the final notice. 

Podcast: Private equity acquisitions of medical practices - 8 key points 

This episode shares eight points about private equity in health care. 

Hospital-backed proposal would make insurers reveal prior auth denial rates 

A recommendation on the 2024 Measures Under Consideration list, brought forward by the Federation of American Hospitals, would add a quality measure in the Medicare Advantage star ratings system that mandates health plans to report certain prior authorization denial rates. 

Health care execs must consider workforce, consumer concerns about generative AI: survey 

Leaders were most likely to rate data quality, availability and reliability as their greatest concerns. Deloitte researchers urge a broader focus.