Choosing a Medicare Plan – Some Guiding Thoughts
Medicare Annual Enrollment is still a few months away, but many folks are aging into Medicare eligibility each day. So,
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Author: Gerry Hafer
Legislation Intends to Limit Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs
In a move that would help level the playing field between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, 15 U.S. Senators have
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Addressing “Unintended Consequences” of Medicare Drug Pricing Change
Lowering drug costs for older adults is, of course, a paramount Medicare goal, especially for an aging population. Recent changes
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Medicare Advantage Cost Savings Highlighted in Study
Duke University Press recently published a Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law article assessing savings from Medicare Advantage plans, particularly compared
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Q&A Examines CMS 2027 Outpatient Payment Plan
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) went public last week with its 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
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“Aging in Place” Concept Gets a Boost
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, along with former Louisiana Governor and chair of the Center for a Healthy America at
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“Medicare for All” Experiencing a Rebound of Sorts?
The early stages of the 2026 election cycle have produced some upsets, most notably by Democratic Socialists of America candidates
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2026 Ushers in New Pricing Shift for Primary Care
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brought an array of changes affecting seniors, with one quietly affecting healthcare
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Medicare Basics: Key Points You Need to Know
Retirement planning can be a daunting milestone. Social Security alone can give the soon-to-be-retired considerable angst when it comes time
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First set of Medicare-negotiated “maximum fair prices” Now In Effect
Now Users of 10 popular prescription drugs could benefit from lower drug prices that took effect at the start of
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