What happens when Medicare Advantage contracts are terminated?
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Around 1 in 5 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries switch to traditional Medicare when their
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Month: August 2024
Feds Killed Plan To Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News) A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health
Read MoreBeyond cost, what barriers to health care do consumers face?
(By Imani Telesford, Aubrey Winger, and Matthew Rae for The Kaiser Family Foundation published August 22, 2024) Most adults (91%)
Read MoreNavy Veteran creates smiles with dental technology
(Source – news.va.gov) Meet Archie Jugarap, Navy Veteran turned health systems specialist for VA’s Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM), whose
Read MoreDirect contracting grows: 6 key numbers
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) As healthcare costs continue to rise, a growing number of employers are exploring
Read MoreThe 3 conditions driving healthcare costs up for employers: Report
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmacy, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions remain the top drivers of increased healthcare costs
Read MoreMy HealtheVet coordinators lead healthy eating event
(Source – news.va.gov) For Veterans to take advantage of the resources available to them, they need to know the resources
Read MoreTelehealth care coordinator’s actions save Veteran
(Source – news.va.gov) Jean Hollinrake served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 21 years, first as a combat medic
Read MoreHow Congress gets their health insurance
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Members of Congress are tasked with making decisions about the future of the
Read MoreBiden Administration Blocks Two Private Sector Enrollment Sites From ACA Marketplace
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Federal regulators have blocked two private sector enrollment websites from accessing consumer information
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