Critical reforms are needed to strengthen and improve Medicare Advantage
A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part
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CMS STATEMENT: Response to Alzheimer’s Association’s Request to Reconsider the Final National Coverage Determination
(Source – www.cms.gov) Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that affects millions of Americans and their families. The Centers for
Read MoreMedicare Advantage enrollment tops 31 million
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollment has reached nearly 31.2 million, according to a February report
Read MoreCMS Prior Authorization Proposal Aims to Streamline the Process and Improve Transparency
(By Kaye Pestaina, Justin Lo, Karen Pollitz, and Rayna Wallace for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 21, 2023) The Center
Read MoreHHS: Medicare Advantage audits, risk adjustment changes are not funding cuts
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage audits are “unequivocally not cuts” in funding, HHS says. In a Feb.
Read MoreWhat’s new for Medicare in 2023?
By Kate Ashford on February 11, 2023 for NerdWallet A new year means changes to Medicare, including updated premiums and deductibles and
Read MoreClaims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans in 2021
(By Karen Pollitz, Justin Lo, Rayna Wallace, and Salem Mengistu for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 09, 2023) In this
Read MoreHow 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)
Read More17 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
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