5 Questions About the Idea of Default Enrollment into Medicare Advantage Plans
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 29, 2025)
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Essential resources for Veteran families with special needs
(Source – news.va.gov) The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the
Read MoreMore and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer’s status, survey finds
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Older Americans want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and
Read MoreHow to lower healthcare costs
The cost of the U.S. healthcare system has ballooned to $4 trillion a year. Although the number of heart-related deaths
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Insurers Often Use Rewards and Incentives to Encourage Enrollees to Complete Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
(By Meredith Freed, Nolan Sroczynski, and Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 28, 2025) Beginning in
Read MoreMedicare Part D coverage of GLP-1s could raise costs by $48B
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare coverage of obesity medications could drive a substantial rise in healthcare spending,
Read MoreVA health care: A lifeline for Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) “VA is one of the unsung heroes,” said David Cohen, a Navy Veteran who receives care at
Read MoreInsurers not required to cover medical marijuana, federal judge rules
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit that aimed to require
Read MoreWhen They Don’t Recognize You Anymore
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) It happened more than a decade ago, but the moment remains with her.
Read MoreThe difference in care between Medicare and Medicare Advantage members
With the increasing enrollment by Medicare recipients in Medicare Advantage health plans and the issue of prior authorization requirements and
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