Will the new Alzheimer’s drug put pressure on Medicare premiums?
The FDA approved the drug Leqembi, and Medicare will cover the new expensive new drug that promises the slowing the
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Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage’s growth spurt won’t last forever: McKinsey
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollment has grown rapidly in recent years, now enrolling over half of
Read MoreMany Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report financial instability, food insecurity, Humana report finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly half of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report having at least one health-related social
Read MoreMedicare Advantage star ratings are failing to improve plan quality: Study
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Advantage star rating system and its quality bonus payment program is
Read MoreMedicare Advantage profits could be under pressure in 2024, analysts say
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage profits will likely be stable in 2023 but could face pressure
Read MoreThe 2-midnight rule and Medicare Advantage: 6 things to know
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) There are major changes afoot for Medicare Advantage plans and when they are
Read MoreMeal delivery reduced rehospitalization, death rates for Medicare Advantage members, Kaiser study finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Kaiser Permanente reduced rehospitalizations and deaths among Medicare Advantage members 30 days after
Read MorePayment cuts did not reduce Medicare Advantage enrollment: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cuts in Medicare Advantage benchmark payments did not lead to slower growth in
Read MoreLawmakers want CMS’ prior authorization proposal to go further
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 230 U.S. representatives and 61 senators are asking HHS and CMS
Read MoreAetna Medicare Advantage plan moving ahead, NYC mayor says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) New York City Mayor Eric Adams is overriding the city comptroller’s attempt to
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