Medicare Advantage AI under more fire in Washington
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) New guardrails for Medicare Advantage plans’ use of AI may not be clear
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Older Adults
Do We Simply Not Care About Old People?
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) The covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the
Read MoreIncome and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023
(By Alex Cottrill, Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, and Karen Smith for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 05, 2024) More
Read MoreInsurers split in ‘2 camps’ on rising Medicare Advantage costs
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurers are reporting rising costs in the Medicare Advantage business but differ in
Read MoreLow Incomes, Little Savings: Many Medicare Beneficiaries Have Modest Financial Resources to Draw Upon in Retirement
(Chris Lee for The Kaiser Family Foundation published February 5, 2024) A new KFF analysis shows that most Medicare beneficiaries
Read MoreWhy the debate over proposed nursing home staff minimums is particularly unproductive
(By David C. Grabowski and David G. Stevenson for STAT) The Biden administration’s proposed minimum staffing standard is likely the
Read MoreSome dementia patients might have reversible symptoms caused by cirrhosis, study says
(By Isabella Cueto for STAT) The descent into dementia can feel like traversing a minefield, coming across new symptoms without
Read More10 Reasons Why Medicare Advantage Enrollment is Growing and Why It Matters
(By Tricia Neuman, Meredith Freed, and Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 30, 2024) For the
Read MoreScientists can tell how fast you’re aging. Now, the trick is to slow it down
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) I used to flinch at the topic of aging. Is there anything we can do
Read MoreUnprecedented Medicare Advantage costs drive steep losses for Humana
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana reported a $541 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2023, facing
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