How to lower healthcare costs
The cost of the U.S. healthcare system has ballooned to $4 trillion a year. Although the number of heart-related deaths
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Author: Eileen Cook
Medicare Advantage Insurers Often Use Rewards and Incentives to Encourage Enrollees to Complete Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
(By Meredith Freed, Nolan Sroczynski, and Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 28, 2025) Beginning in
Read MoreMedicare Part D coverage of GLP-1s could raise costs by $48B
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare coverage of obesity medications could drive a substantial rise in healthcare spending,
Read MoreVA health care: A lifeline for Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) “VA is one of the unsung heroes,” said David Cohen, a Navy Veteran who receives care at
Read MoreInsurers not required to cover medical marijuana, federal judge rules
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit that aimed to require
Read MoreWhen They Don’t Recognize You Anymore
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) It happened more than a decade ago, but the moment remains with her.
Read MoreThe difference in care between Medicare and Medicare Advantage members
With the increasing enrollment by Medicare recipients in Medicare Advantage health plans and the issue of prior authorization requirements and
Read MoreCoverage of Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Services
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 24, 2025) Among women in the United States, breast cancer is the
Read MoreCMS fines 3 PACE organizations
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) On April 11, CMS fined three PACE organizations for failing to meet essential
Read MoreStand-Alone Drug Plans Cover a Larger Share of Medicare Part D Enrollees Living in the Most Rural Areas Than Medicare Advantage Plans
(By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, and Anthony Damico for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 23, 2025) The growing role
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