How has U.S. spending on healthcare changed over time?
(By Imani Telesford, Shameek Rakshit, Matthew McGough, Emma Wager, and Krutika Amin for Kaiser Family Foundation published February 7, 2023)
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17 things to know about Medicare Advantage star ratings
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Star ratings are the metrics CMS uses to rate the quality of Medicare
Read MoreCMS needs more data on Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, watchdog says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is lacking data on how Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits are used, according
Read MoreWhere government insurance enrollment stands in 2023
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released 2023 enrollment figures for government-sponsored health plans Jan. 31. Continue reading
Read MoreLawmakers reintroduce bill to rename Medicare Advantage plans
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) A trio of U.S. representatives has reintroduced a bill that would rename Medicare
Read MoreNursing Home Owners Drained Cash During Pandemic While Residents Deteriorated
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) After the nursing home where Leann Sample worked was bought by private investors,
Read MoreGovernment Lets Health Plans That Ripped Off Medicare Keep the Money
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) Medicare Advantage plans for seniors dodged a major financial bullet Monday as government
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Medicare Insulin Cost-Sharing Changes in the Prescription Drug Law (Updated January 2023)
(Source – www.cms.gov) CMS has a number of resources available to help people with Medicare understand the reduced drug costs
Read MoreDid Your Health Plan Rip Off Medicare?
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) Today, KHN has released details of 90 previously secret government audits that reveal
Read MoreInsurers that face the largest potential Medicare Advantage payment clawbacks
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The nation’s largest insurers are gearing up for upcoming changes to Medicare Advantage
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