Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Starts Sunday
Just when you thought the barrage of ads, commercials, and mail inserts was over, it starts all over again on
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Lack of Oversight and Opportunities for Fraud Appear to be Driving Upswing in COVID-19 Testing Costs
Medicare spending on COVID-19 testing in 2022 outpaced 2020 and is expected to exceed 2021 spending as well, even though
Read moreThe Ups and Downs of Medicare Costs in 2023
2023 is just around the corner…two days away, as a matter of fact…so now’s a good time to catch up
Read moreViews on Consolidating the Health Care Services
Consolidation of hospitals has become a topic of focus in a number of quarters, nationally and locally. Related to that
Read moreUpdate on Medicare Costs for 2023
Well, we’re at that point of the year where Medicare’s 2023 costs are coming into focus. As a refresher, Salem
Read moreLimitations on Retiree Health Benefits Becoming the Norm
The 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey, a study focusing on over 2,000 interviews with non-federal public and private firms,
Read moreMedicare Advantage Premiums Becoming Less of a Concern?
Although increases in monthly premiums for Medicare Advantage plans are becoming more of the norm, it doesn’t seem to bother
Read moreLecanemab approval being pursued for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Japan-based pharmaceutical company Eisai Co., Ltd. recently anno0unced plans to seek full approval for its Alzheimer’s treatment drug lecanemab, a
Read moreMemory Care Emerging Quickly in Popularity
Remember when the most popular component of Medicare Advantage plans was the addition of a gym membership? It seems lately
Read moreAnnual Enrollment Period: Some Things to Think About
Choosing the right Medicare plan is something that requires a bit of thought, as well as careful analysis of one’s
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