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Sun, Nov 1, 2026 - 10 stories

VERMONT HEALTHCARE NEWS
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* What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
  Rutland Herald
  The Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period has begun, and individuals seeking health insurance for 2027 may encounter increased premiums and a reduced selection of plans.
  Also covered by: Times Argus, Caledonian Record, ABC News Health, apnews.com
  https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/what-to-know-about-the-affordable-care-acts-open-enrollment-period-now-underway/article_04deb79b-ffbe-5ad1-b440-2e709bd1eab9.html

* NVRH Sugar Maple Gala Raises Over $185,000 to Create a Permanent Source of Support for Healthcare in the NEK
  Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
  Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital's Sugar Maple Gala successfully raised over $185,000 to establish ongoing support for healthcare in the Northeast Kingdom.
  https://nvrh.org/nvrh-sugar-maple-gala-raises-over-185000-to-create-a-permanent-source-of-support-for-healthcare-in-the-nek/

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE NEWS
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* Centene Lifts 2026 Guidance as Medicare Cost Controls Offset Lower Membership - WSJ
  The Wall Street Journal
  Centene has raised its 2026 financial guidance, attributing the increase to cost controls within its Medicare business which are counteracting a decline in membership.
  https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/centene-lifts-2026-guidance-amid-medicare-cost-controls-886f1375

* It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
  WAMC Northeast Public Radio
  The Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period has commenced, presenting changes for individuals seeking health insurance.
  Also covered by: NPR Health
  https://www.wamc.org/2026-11-01/its-aca-open-enrollment-time-here-are-the-changes-for-health-insurance-shoppers

* The little-known Medicare program that could help about 63 million caregivers
  CNN Health
  This article discusses a little-known Medicare program that could potentially assist approximately 63 million caregivers.
  https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/01/health/no-training-for-family-caregivers-wellness

* Medicare’s AI-enabled prior authorization pilot linked to nearly 20% drop in some services
  Becker's Payer Issues
  A Medicare pilot program using AI for prior authorization was linked to a nearly 20% reduction in the use of certain services.
  https://www.beckerspayer.com/research-analysis/medicares-ai-enabled-prior-authorization-pilot-linked-to-nearly-20-drop-in-some-services/

* Health Insurance Premiums Keep Rising - The American Action Forum
  americanactionforum.org
  Health insurance premiums continue to rise, according to The American Action Forum.
  https://www.americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup/health-insurance-premiums-keep-rising/

* 340B Reform, PBM Policy Among 2027 Issues to Watch: Adam Colborn, JD - The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®)
  ajmc.com
  The article discusses potential 2027 issues including 340B reform and PBM policy.
  https://www.ajmc.com/view/340b-reform-pbm-policy-among-2027-issues-to-watch-adam-colborn-jd

* What are the deadlines for the ACA’s open enrollment period?
  healthinsurance.org
  This article outlines the deadlines for the ACA's open enrollment period.
  https://www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/what-are-the-deadlines-for-the-acas-open-enrollment-period/

* Medicare’s prior-authorization pilot test led to an immediate drop in use of services - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  twin-cities.umn.edu
  A pilot program by Medicare that used AI for prior authorization resulted in an immediate decrease in the utilization of services.
  https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/medicares-prior-authorization-pilot-test-led-immediate-drop-use-services

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