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  "subject": "Cerulean News clips - Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (10 stories)",
  "text": "CERULEAN NEWS CLIPS\nSun, Nov 1, 2026 - 10 stories\n\nVERMONT HEALTHCARE NEWS\n-----------------------\n* What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway\n  Rutland Herald\n  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.\n  Also covered by: Times Argus, Caledonian Record, ABC News Health, apnews.com\n  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\n\n* NVRH Sugar Maple Gala Raises Over $185,000 to Create a Permanent Source of Support for Healthcare in the NEK\n  Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital\n  Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital's Sugar Maple Gala successfully raised over $185,000 to establish ongoing support for healthcare in the Northeast Kingdom.\n  https://nvrh.org/nvrh-sugar-maple-gala-raises-over-185000-to-create-a-permanent-source-of-support-for-healthcare-in-the-nek/\n\nNATIONAL HEALTHCARE NEWS\n------------------------\n* Centene Lifts 2026 Guidance as Medicare Cost Controls Offset Lower Membership - WSJ\n  The Wall Street Journal\n  Centene has raised its 2026 financial guidance, attributing the increase to cost controls within its Medicare business which are counteracting a decline in membership.\n  https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/centene-lifts-2026-guidance-amid-medicare-cost-controls-886f1375\n\n* It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers\n  WAMC Northeast Public Radio\n  The Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period has commenced, presenting changes for individuals seeking health insurance.\n  Also covered by: NPR Health\n  https://www.wamc.org/2026-11-01/its-aca-open-enrollment-time-here-are-the-changes-for-health-insurance-shoppers\n\n* The little-known Medicare program that could help about 63 million caregivers\n  CNN Health\n  This article discusses a little-known Medicare program that could potentially assist approximately 63 million caregivers.\n  https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/01/health/no-training-for-family-caregivers-wellness\n\n* Medicare’s AI-enabled prior authorization pilot linked to nearly 20% drop in some services\n  Becker's Payer Issues\n  A Medicare pilot program using AI for prior authorization was linked to a nearly 20% reduction in the use of certain services.\n  https://www.beckerspayer.com/research-analysis/medicares-ai-enabled-prior-authorization-pilot-linked-to-nearly-20-drop-in-some-services/\n\n* Health Insurance Premiums Keep Rising - The American Action Forum\n  americanactionforum.org\n  Health insurance premiums continue to rise, according to The American Action Forum.\n  https://www.americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup/health-insurance-premiums-keep-rising/\n\n* 340B Reform, PBM Policy Among 2027 Issues to Watch: Adam Colborn, JD - The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®)\n  ajmc.com\n  The article discusses potential 2027 issues including 340B reform and PBM policy.\n  https://www.ajmc.com/view/340b-reform-pbm-policy-among-2027-issues-to-watch-adam-colborn-jd\n\n* What are the deadlines for the ACA’s open enrollment period?\n  healthinsurance.org\n  This article outlines the deadlines for the ACA's open enrollment period.\n  https://www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/what-are-the-deadlines-for-the-acas-open-enrollment-period/\n\n* Medicare’s prior-authorization pilot test led to an immediate drop in use of services - University of Minnesota Twin Cities\n  twin-cities.umn.edu\n  A pilot program by Medicare that used AI for prior authorization resulted in an immediate decrease in the utilization of services.\n  https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/medicares-prior-authorization-pilot-test-led-immediate-drop-use-services\n\n--\nSummaries are AI-generated.\n",
  "html": "<!doctype html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\">\n<meta name=\"x-apple-disable-message-reformatting\">\n<title>Cerulean News clips - Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (10 stories)</title>\n</head>\n<body style=\"margin:0;padding:0;background-color:#f5f8fc;\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#f5f8fc\" style=\"background-color:#f5f8fc;\">\n<tr><td align=\"center\" style=\"padding:16px 8px;\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" width=\"600\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:600px;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dddddd;\">\n<tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:20px 20px 12px 20px;border-bottom:4px solid #0033a0;\"><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:24px;line-height:28px;font-weight:bold;color:#111111;\">Cerulean News clips</p><p style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;color:#555555;\">Sun, Nov 1, 2026 &middot; 10 stories</p></td></tr>\n<tr><td bgcolor=\"#0033a0\" style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:8px 20px;background-color:#0033a0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#ffffff;\">Vermont Healthcare News</td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"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\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">What to know about the Affordable Care Act&#39;s open enrollment period now underway</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">Rutland Herald</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">The Affordable Care Act&#39;s open enrollment period has begun, and individuals seeking health insurance for 2027 may encounter increased premiums and a reduced selection of plans.</p><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\"><strong>Also covered by:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/what-to-know-about-the-affordable-care-acts-open-enrollment-period-now-underway/article_68aaa99c-4e79-5ccd-bdcc-4fa7c7296c1c.html\" style=\"color:#555555;text-decoration:underline;\">Times Argus</a>, <a href=\"https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/national/what-to-know-about-the-affordable-care-acts-open-enrollment-period-now-underway/article_ca230f22-c39e-5a2e-86b7-002c808e7252.html\" style=\"color:#555555;text-decoration:underline;\">Caledonian Record</a>, <a href=\"https://abcnews.com/Health/wireStory/affordable-care-acts-open-enrollment-period-now-underway-137746299\" style=\"color:#555555;text-decoration:underline;\">ABC News Health</a>, <a href=\"https://apnews.com/article/trump-aca-obamacare-healthcare-insurance-032c364c133c4ff97f3d09c51c209253\" style=\"color:#555555;text-decoration:underline;\">apnews.com</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://nvrh.org/nvrh-sugar-maple-gala-raises-over-185000-to-create-a-permanent-source-of-support-for-healthcare-in-the-nek/\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">NVRH Sugar Maple Gala Raises Over $185,000 to Create a Permanent Source of Support for Healthcare in the NEK</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital&#39;s Sugar Maple Gala successfully raised over $185,000 to establish ongoing support for healthcare in the Northeast Kingdom.</p></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor=\"#0033a0\" style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:8px 20px;background-color:#0033a0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#ffffff;\">National Healthcare News</td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/centene-lifts-2026-guidance-amid-medicare-cost-controls-886f1375\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">Centene Lifts 2026 Guidance as Medicare Cost Controls Offset Lower Membership - WSJ</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">The Wall Street Journal</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">Centene has raised its 2026 financial guidance, attributing the increase to cost controls within its Medicare business which are counteracting a decline in membership.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://www.wamc.org/2026-11-01/its-aca-open-enrollment-time-here-are-the-changes-for-health-insurance-shoppers\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">It&#39;s ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">WAMC Northeast Public Radio</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">The Affordable Care Act&#39;s open enrollment period has commenced, presenting changes for individuals seeking health insurance.</p><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\"><strong>Also covered by:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.npr.org/2026/11/01/nx-s1-6023423/aca-open-enrollment-health-insurance\" style=\"color:#555555;text-decoration:underline;\">NPR Health</a></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/01/health/no-training-for-family-caregivers-wellness\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">The little-known Medicare program that could help about 63 million caregivers</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">CNN Health</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">This article discusses a little-known Medicare program that could potentially assist approximately 63 million caregivers.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://www.beckerspayer.com/research-analysis/medicares-ai-enabled-prior-authorization-pilot-linked-to-nearly-20-drop-in-some-services/\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">Medicare’s AI-enabled prior authorization pilot linked to nearly 20% drop in some services</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">Becker&#39;s Payer Issues</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">A Medicare pilot program using AI for prior authorization was linked to a nearly 20% reduction in the use of certain services.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://www.americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup/health-insurance-premiums-keep-rising/\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">Health Insurance Premiums Keep Rising - The American Action Forum</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">americanactionforum.org</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">Health insurance premiums continue to rise, according to The American Action Forum.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://www.ajmc.com/view/340b-reform-pbm-policy-among-2027-issues-to-watch-adam-colborn-jd\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">340B Reform, PBM Policy Among 2027 Issues to Watch: Adam Colborn, JD - The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®)</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">ajmc.com</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">The article discusses potential 2027 issues including 340B reform and PBM policy.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/what-are-the-deadlines-for-the-acas-open-enrollment-period/\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">What are the deadlines for the ACA’s open enrollment period?</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">healthinsurance.org</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">This article outlines the deadlines for the ACA&#39;s open enrollment period.</p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #dddddd;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:17px;line-height:22px;font-weight:bold;\"><a href=\"https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/medicares-prior-authorization-pilot-test-led-immediate-drop-use-services\" style=\"color:#0033a0;text-decoration:none;\">Medicare’s prior-authorization pilot test led to an immediate drop in use of services - University of Minnesota Twin Cities</a></p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:18px;color:#555555;\">twin-cities.umn.edu</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:21px;color:#111111;\">A pilot program by Medicare that used AI for prior authorization resulted in an immediate decrease in the utilization of services.</p></td></tr>\n\n<tr><td style=\"font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;padding:16px 20px;font-size:12px;line-height:17px;color:#555555;\">Summaries are AI-generated.</td></tr>\n</table>\n</td></tr>\n</table>\n</body>\n</html>\n",
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      "entries": [
        {
          "title": "What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway",
          "url": "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",
          "outlet": "Rutland Herald",
          "summary": "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.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-11-01T17:11:40.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": [
            {
              "outlet": "Times Argus",
              "url": "https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/what-to-know-about-the-affordable-care-acts-open-enrollment-period-now-underway/article_68aaa99c-4e79-5ccd-bdcc-4fa7c7296c1c.html"
            },
            {
              "outlet": "Caledonian Record",
              "url": "https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/national/what-to-know-about-the-affordable-care-acts-open-enrollment-period-now-underway/article_ca230f22-c39e-5a2e-86b7-002c808e7252.html"
            },
            {
              "outlet": "ABC News Health",
              "url": "https://abcnews.com/Health/wireStory/affordable-care-acts-open-enrollment-period-now-underway-137746299"
            },
            {
              "outlet": "apnews.com",
              "url": "https://apnews.com/article/trump-aca-obamacare-healthcare-insurance-032c364c133c4ff97f3d09c51c209253"
            }
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        {
          "title": "NVRH Sugar Maple Gala Raises Over $185,000 to Create a Permanent Source of Support for Healthcare in the NEK",
          "url": "https://nvrh.org/nvrh-sugar-maple-gala-raises-over-185000-to-create-a-permanent-source-of-support-for-healthcare-in-the-nek/",
          "outlet": "Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital",
          "summary": "Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital's Sugar Maple Gala successfully raised over $185,000 to establish ongoing support for healthcare in the Northeast Kingdom.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-09-10T07:00:00.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
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      "name": "National Healthcare News",
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          "title": "Centene Lifts 2026 Guidance as Medicare Cost Controls Offset Lower Membership - WSJ",
          "url": "https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/centene-lifts-2026-guidance-amid-medicare-cost-controls-886f1375",
          "outlet": "The Wall Street Journal",
          "summary": "Centene has raised its 2026 financial guidance, attributing the increase to cost controls within its Medicare business which are counteracting a decline in membership.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-11-01T17:15:07.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
        },
        {
          "title": "It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers",
          "url": "https://www.wamc.org/2026-11-01/its-aca-open-enrollment-time-here-are-the-changes-for-health-insurance-shoppers",
          "outlet": "WAMC Northeast Public Radio",
          "summary": "The Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period has commenced, presenting changes for individuals seeking health insurance.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-11-01T12:00:00.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": [
            {
              "outlet": "NPR Health",
              "url": "https://www.npr.org/2026/11/01/nx-s1-6023423/aca-open-enrollment-health-insurance"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "title": "The little-known Medicare program that could help about 63 million caregivers",
          "url": "https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/01/health/no-training-for-family-caregivers-wellness",
          "outlet": "CNN Health",
          "summary": "This article discusses a little-known Medicare program that could potentially assist approximately 63 million caregivers.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-11-01T11:30:17.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
        },
        {
          "title": "Medicare’s AI-enabled prior authorization pilot linked to nearly 20% drop in some services",
          "url": "https://www.beckerspayer.com/research-analysis/medicares-ai-enabled-prior-authorization-pilot-linked-to-nearly-20-drop-in-some-services/",
          "outlet": "Becker's Payer Issues",
          "summary": "A Medicare pilot program using AI for prior authorization was linked to a nearly 20% reduction in the use of certain services.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-10-30T15:27:52.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
        },
        {
          "title": "Health Insurance Premiums Keep Rising - The American Action Forum",
          "url": "https://www.americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup/health-insurance-premiums-keep-rising/",
          "outlet": "americanactionforum.org",
          "summary": "Health insurance premiums continue to rise, according to The American Action Forum.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-10-30T12:41:56.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
        },
        {
          "title": "340B Reform, PBM Policy Among 2027 Issues to Watch: Adam Colborn, JD - The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®)",
          "url": "https://www.ajmc.com/view/340b-reform-pbm-policy-among-2027-issues-to-watch-adam-colborn-jd",
          "outlet": "ajmc.com",
          "summary": "The article discusses potential 2027 issues including 340B reform and PBM policy.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-10-28T22:12:51.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
        },
        {
          "title": "What are the deadlines for the ACA’s open enrollment period?",
          "url": "https://www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/what-are-the-deadlines-for-the-acas-open-enrollment-period/",
          "outlet": "healthinsurance.org",
          "summary": "This article outlines the deadlines for the ACA's open enrollment period.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-10-28T07:00:00.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
        },
        {
          "title": "Medicare’s prior-authorization pilot test led to an immediate drop in use of services - University of Minnesota Twin Cities",
          "url": "https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/medicares-prior-authorization-pilot-test-led-immediate-drop-use-services",
          "outlet": "twin-cities.umn.edu",
          "summary": "A pilot program by Medicare that used AI for prior authorization resulted in an immediate decrease in the utilization of services.",
          "publishedAt": "2026-10-26T12:00:00.000Z",
          "alsoCoveredBy": []
        }
      ]
    }
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}