Medicare Advantage members spend over $2,500 less than traditional Medicare enrollees annually: Study
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollees spend more than $2,500 less on healthcare costs on average
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FDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer’s drug, despite risks and limitations
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration have recommended unanimously that the agency approve the
Read MoreBiden Plan to Save Medicare Patients Money on Drugs Risks Empty Shelves, Pharmacists Say
(By Susan Jaffe for KFF Health News) Months into a new Biden administration policy intended to lower drug costs for
Read MoreMetallica encourages Veterans to reach out for support
(Source – news.va.gov) Whether you’re a fan of their music or not, you’ve likely heard of the band Metallica. They
Read MoreNursing Homes Are Left in the Dark as More Utilities Cut Power to Prevent Wildfires
(By Kate Ruder for KFF Health News) When powerful wind gusts created threatening wildfire conditions one day near Boulder, Colorado,
Read MoreMany state retiree health plans are switching to Medicare Advantage plans
As of February 2024, about 33.4 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, representing 51 percent of eligible Medicare
Read MoreHow ACA Marketplace Premiums Changed by County in 2024
(By Jared Ortaliza, Justin Lo, Matt McGough, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 06, 2024) Premiums
Read MoreD-SNP prior auth denial rates twice as high as all Medicare Advantage
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Dual-eligible special needs plan enrollees are twice as likely to have prior authorization
Read More2024 Medical Loss Ratio Rebates
(By Jared Ortaliza and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 05, 2024) The Medical Loss Ratio (MLR)
Read MoreHarm reduction strategy for homeless Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is often not a straight line from addiction to complete sobriety.
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