Feds ramp up Medicare Advantage scrutiny
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The federal government is ramping up scrutiny of Medicare Advantage plans. In October,
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Health Care Finance
Why It’s So Tough to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care
(By Markian Hawryluk for KFF Health News) The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little
Read MoreWhy dentists, consumers are not happy with the dental insurance industry
(By Cameron Cortigiano for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many dentists across the U.S. have become frustrated and fed up with the
Read MoreMedicare Part D in 2024: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plan Availability, Premiums, and Cost Sharing
(By Juliette Cubanski and Anthony Damico for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 08, 2023) During the Medicare open enrollment
Read More14 insurers exiting Medicare Advantage in 2024
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Fourteen insurers are exiting Medicare Advantage markets in 2024, according to an analysis
Read MoreAmbulance rides for just $100? Government advisers want major billing fixes
(By Bob Herman and Tara Bannow for STAT) A panel of government advisers finally has endorsed ideas for Congress to
Read MoreAmazon launches One Medical for Prime
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amazon Prime members can now get healthcare for an extra $9 a month.
Read MoreUS to Cover HIV Prevention Drugs for Older Americans to Stem Spread of the Virus
(By Michael Scaturro for KFF Health News) A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by
Read MoreCMS proposes more crackdowns on Medicare Advantage marketing, broker payments
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing a set of new Medicare Advantage rules, including new standards
Read MoreWhat to know about managing Medicare Part B premiums
In October, the Social Security Administration announced the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.2 percent, with the average Social Security
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