Has the demand for $0 premium Medicare Advantage plans peaked?
eHealth, a marketplace for health insurance and Medicare plans, reports in their latest report that the average premiums for Medicare
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Month: November 2022
From evaluation to treatment, what Veterans should know about toxic exposure
(Source – news.va.gov) The following story is an example of the treatment a Veteran may receive for health concerns related
Read MoreHHS unveils report on supporting long COVID-19 patients
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS on Nov. 21 released an 88-page report on how the healthcare and
Read MoreMedicare is using one of its biggest hammers to try to fix the dialysis system: how providers are paid
By Isabella Cueto for StatNews on September 19, 2022 Chronic kidney disease, already a problem affecting millions of Americans, is only
Read MoreHidden audits reveal millions in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans
Newly released federal audits reveal widespread overcharges and other errors in payments to Medicare Advantage health plans, with some plans
Read MoreExtra Benefits Offered by Medicare Advantage Firms Vary
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nolan Sroczynski, Meredith Freed, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 16, 2022) Medicare
Read MoreWhere payers are opening community centers
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More payers are combining customer service and community support in one place, opening
Read MoreLong-COVID clinics are wrestling with how to treat their patients
(By Blake Farmer for NPR) Medical equipment is still strewn around the house of Rick Lucas, 62, who came home
Read MoreSupporting VA’s geriatric mental health care needs
(Source – news.va.gov) Staff attrition at medical facilities, providers taking extended leave, and an expanding Veteran population all impact access
Read MoreHow payers stack up on Medicare Advantage transportation benefits
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Around 4 in 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees receive transportation benefits, according to an
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