What are the recent and forecasted trends in prescription drug spending?
(By Emma Wager, Imani Telesford, Cynthia Cox, and Krutika Amin for Kaiser Family Foundation published September 15, 2023) Prescription drug
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The best-rated Medicare Advantage plans in each state, per NCQA
(Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Revew) The National Committee for Quality Assurance awarded 24 Medicare Advantage contracts 4.5 star ratings
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(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) aims to improve Veteran health care for all, a goal that is
Read MoreCigna sued by shareholder following ProPublica report on claims denials
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A shareholder is suing the Cigna Group in Delaware’s Court of Chancery to
Read MoreSocial Security Overpays Billions to People, Many on Disability. Then It Asks for the Money Back.
(By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group for KFF Health News published September 15, 2023) Justina Worrell, 47,
Read MoreCVS Health ‘optimistic’ its Medicare Advantage star ratings will improve
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch said she is “optimistic” Aetna will improve its
Read MoreMedicare made simple
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and over. Medicare can be confusing and difficult
Read MoreIs your zero-premium Medicare Advantage plan really free
Medicare open enrollment – also known as the annual election period (AEP) – refers to an enrollment window that takes
Read More“My Life, My Story” project helps Veterans reflect, heal
(Source – news.va.gov) Marine Corps Veteran Ken Whitford didn’t know what to expect when he was approached in early 2020
Read MoreMany older adults overwhelmed by too many Medicare options: Survey
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The majority of older adults say they would stick with their current Medicare
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