What’s In and What’s Out? Medicare Advantage Market Entries and Exits for 2016
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) During the debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some questioned whether plans would exit
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GAO: More Oversight Needed Over Medicare Advantage Provider Networks
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) The federal government needs to increase its oversight over private Medicare health plans to
Read MoreProvider Availability for Medicare Advantage Participants Judged Inadequate
A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released yesterday questions the adequacy of the provider availability for Medicare Advantage plan participants,
Read MoreCaregivers’ Needs Get Attention at Seminar
With caregivers expected to be providing the bulk of care for older Americans int he years ahead, panelists called for
Read MoreSome good news for Medicare Advantage participants
Medicare Advantage participants should be getting some good news shortly, when The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) releases 2016
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Growth Expected to Continue
On a year-to-year basis, enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has grown 7.3% since last year. Continued growth is expected as
Read MoreValue-based Insurance Design Drawing Positive Attention
In a joint press release issued by U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), the Center for Medicare & Medicaid
Read MoreMedical Plan Consolidation Update
America’s health insurance industry consolidation is picking up steam in the wake of King v. Burwell. In an article titled
Read MoreBaby Boomers Driving Growth of Medicare Advantage
With 104 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans available to 13.6 million Medicare beneficiaries across 24 states, it is clear that MA is
Read MoreClearing up confusion between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements
Bob Arnett, Arnett Life Insurance Services, provides some clarification of issues related to the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare
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