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Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 HHS, medicare, Medicare Advantage

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

Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D

Here’s where Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare differ the most on spending

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans generally spend less per enrollee than traditional Medicare plans, but

Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook September 1, 2023September 5, 2023 Medicare Advantage, Mobile Apps, Overbilling, Telehealth

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries said they are satisfied with their plans, but …

In 2023, 30.8 million people are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, accounting for more than half, or 51 percent,

CMS Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 0 Comments CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D

Nearly half of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries disenroll from their plans within 5 years: Study

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many Medicare Advantage beneficiaries disenroll from their plans within five years of enrolling,

Employer Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 0 Comments Employer Health Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Retirees

These employers offer retired employees Medicare Advantage

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A judge sided with retirees opposed to the implementation of New York City’s

Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization

Eileen Cook August 24, 2023 0 Comments Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization, Prior Authorization

Cigna ends prior authorization requirements for 25% of procedures

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cigna Healthcare has removed prior authorization requirements for more than 600 medical procedures,

Dental/Oral Health Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 0 Comments dental health, medicare, Medicare Advantage

What to know about Medicare Advantage dental care

Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, but it will cover medically necessary dental procedures. However, most Medicare Advantage

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 0 Comments medicare, Medicare Advantage, Post-acute care

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries use less post-acute care than those with traditional Medicare: Study

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollees were less likely to report receiving post-acute care after hospitalization

CMS Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs