RSV vaccines drove rising Medicare Advantage costs, UnitedHealth execs say
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) RSV vaccinations brought more older adults to their primary care offices in the
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Medicare Advantage
Did you hear about a Medicare Flex Card?
You may have heard the term Medicare Flex Card used in the recent Annual Open Enrollment, but what is it,
Read More4 Medicare Advantage contracts recently terminated by CMS
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS uses star ratings to determine the quality of Medicare Advantage and Part
Read MoreWhat 5 recent studies found about Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Recent research on Medicare Advantage has tracked competition in local markets and investigated
Read MoreCMS to terminate Medicare Advantage drug contracts with 2 Centene plans
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is terminating Centene’s WellCare Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans in Arizona and
Read MoreOlder Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for NPR) In 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about
Read MoreWhat is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ New AHEAD Model?
(By Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 02, 2024) In September 2023, the Centers for Medicare and
Read MoreNew CMS prior authorization rule takes effect
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new CMS rule aiming to streamline Medicare Advantage and Part D prior authorizations
Read MoreSenators concerned Medicare Advantage plans deny long-term care
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A pair of senators are asking CMS to require Medicare Advantage plans to
Read MoreMedicare changes for the new year
January 1st is just around the corner, and many things will change, including Medicare. If you are a Medicare beneficiary
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