What 8 recent studies found about Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Much of Medicare Advantage growth is driven by people switching to the program from
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More people are switching from traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage, HHS finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Most growth in Medicare Advantage enrollment since 2006 was driven by people switching
Read MoreBiden administration gives $245M to Colorado reinsurance, public option programs
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS and the Treasury Department are providing $245 million in funding to the
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2023: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings
(By Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug
Read MoreFAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
(By Juliette Cubanski for the Kaiser Family Foundation published August 8, 2023) The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act),
Read MoreGuiding an Improved Dementia Experience
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its new dementia care model. The model, Guiding an Improved Dementia
Read MoreMedicare Advantage prior authorization reform bill passes House committee
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) A bill aiming to reform the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process was included
Read MoreHHS Announces Actions to Protect Consumers and Lower Health Care Costs
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced actions to protect consumers from junk health
Read MoreLawmakers want CMS’ prior authorization proposal to go further
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 230 U.S. representatives and 61 senators are asking HHS and CMS
Read MoreInflation Reduction Act Continues to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Drugs with Price Increases Above Inflation
(Source – cms.gov/newsroom) A continuing key priority of the Biden-Harris Administration is lowering prescription drug costs. Today, the Department of
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