CMS plans to include additional chronic conditions in the ACCESS model by 2027

Winners and losers from the 2026 Medicare Advantage star ratings

Dive Brief: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is set to introduce more chronic conditions into a new payment initiative within Medicare. This initiative, called the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) model, will begin in spring 2027 and focus on conditions like heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, substance use […]

The actual reason why two influencers lost their US Open access passes

The actual reason why two influencers lost their US Open access passes

Things haven’t been completely smooth at Flushing Meadows this year. Influencers Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, who run the social media account The VIP List, claimed on Friday that they were removed from the U.S. Open just two hours after sharing photos of their credentials online. They had received their credentials through a collaboration with […]

JD Vance: Even Democrats Must Recognize the Remarkable Access Provided by the Trump Administration

JD Vance: Even Democrats Must Recognize the Remarkable Access Provided by the Trump Administration

Vance Highlights Access in Trump Administration During a press conference on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance emphasized the remarkable level of access provided by the Trump administration, even acknowledging that Democrats must recognize it. He began the event by addressing Breitbart News’s White House correspondent, Nick Gilbertson, with the first question. This press conference was […]

Rep. Eli Crane: We Need to Make Suppressor Access Easier

Rep. Eli Crane: We Need to Make Suppressor Access Easier

Crane Discusses Suppressor Myths at House Oversight Committee During a recent session of the House Oversight Committee, Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) challenged common misconceptions about suppressors, urging a more accessible approach for law-abiding citizens interested in these devices. Crane took the opportunity to engage with representatives from the American Suppressor Association, Knox Williams, retired ATF […]

California airport evaluates options for public access beyond security checkpoints

California airport evaluates options for public access beyond security checkpoints

Tearful Goodbyes Return to Fresno Airport Fresno Yosemite International Airport is considering a significant change to its security policies that might allow visitors to bypass TSA screening without needing a flight ticket. Since the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, gate-side farewells and welcome reunions had been prohibited due to federal security requirements. Essentially, only […]

Microsoft has access to your complete browsing history and can share it with the FBI.

Microsoft has access to your complete browsing history and can share it with the FBI.

Microsoft Can Still Track Your Browsing History, Even with VPN Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are designed to protect your online activity from various entities like internet service providers or potential hackers. However, if you’re using a VPN on a Windows PC, there’s something you should know: Microsoft has the ability to access your browsing data, […]

Parents criticize Meta’s effort to limit children’s access to its platforms.

Parents criticize Meta's effort to limit children's access to its platforms.

On Wednesday, Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, announced an unprecedented $18 billion settlement with 47 U.S. states. This decision aims to resolve accusations that social media platforms have adversely affected American children. In addition to this significant financial payout—thought to reflect about a month’s revenue for the company—Meta committed to a comprehensive […]