Skip to content
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Latest:
  • The future of Medicare Advantage plans
  • Community Health Center Patients, Financing, and Services
  • Optum rolls out AI-powered prior authorization tools for payers, providers
  • Poll: People View Prior Authorization as Greatest Burden in Navigating the Health System
  • Heart health research from MVP
medicarereport.org

  • Home
  • About
    • AMAC Foundation
  • What is medicare?
    • Mediare Part A – Hospital Insurance
    • Medicare Part B – Medical Insurance
    • Medicare Part C – Medicare Advantage (MA)
    • Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Supplement/Medigap Plans
    • Medicare Savings Program
  • Enrolling in Medicare
  • Medicare History
    • Medicare’s Major Milestones
  • COVID-19 Information
Health Care FinancePrice Transparency
Eileen Cook November 5, 2019 0 Comments

As Congress Works To Curb Surprise Medical Bills, N.Y.’s Fix Gets Examined

(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) Lobbying campaigns and legislative battles have been underway for months as Congress tries to solve the

Read More
Emerging Health IssuesFDAPart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook November 5, 2019 0 Comments

Problems with drugs can take years to discover; more caution is warranted

According to a recent Kaiser Health News analysis, some of the newest most expensive brand-name medicines have been plagued by

Read More
Health Care - General
Eileen Cook November 4, 2019 0 Comments

Body Clock Blues? Time Change Is Tough. Here’s How To Sleep Well Tonight

(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) If turning back the clock an hour for the end of daylight saving time leaves

Read More
Elections - Healthcare issuesHealth Care FinanceHealth Care RedesignM4A and Public Option Plans
Eileen Cook November 4, 2019 0 Comments

Warren’s ‘Medicare for All’ funding plan: 8 things to know

(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly a week after promising a funding plan for her “Medicare for All” policy, Sen.

Read More
Medicare - GeneralMedicare AdvantagePart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook November 4, 2019 0 Comments

Remember original Medicare generally does not cover any medical costs outside of the U.S.

Original Medicare generally does not cover any medical costs outside of the U.S. and its territories. However, some Medicare Advantage

Read More
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Eileen Cook November 4, 2019 0 Comments

Open Enrollment Is Here: 6 Tips For Choosing A Health Insurance Plan

(By Selena Simmons-Duffin for NPR) It’s the season to roll up your sleeves, gather your documents, and pick a health

Read More
AgingAssisted LivingMedicaidMedicare - GeneralMedicare AdvantageNursing Homes
Eileen Cook November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 0 Comments

What is assisted living and does Medicare or Medicaid pay for it?

One of the most difficult parts of caring for the elderly is understanding what assisted living is and does Medicare

Read More
Health Care FinanceMedicare - GeneralMedicare AdvantagePart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook November 1, 2019 0 Comments

Fewer than 4 in 10 seniors review their Medicare Advantage plan each year to find the best deal

According to research from WellCare Health plans, found senior are more likely to check for cheaper auto insurance or cable

Read More
Emerging Health IssuesHealth Care - General
Eileen Cook November 1, 2019 0 Comments

How measles infections can wipe away immunity to other diseases

(By Helen Branswell for STAT) Measles wipes out some of the immunity to other diseases that children acquire through vaccinations

Read More
Health Care FinanceMedicaid
Eileen Cook November 1, 2019 0 Comments

Hospitals prepare for looming Medicaid DSH cuts

(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Rural and safety-net hospitals across the country are facing decisions about how to

Read More
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

Latest Posts

  • The future of Medicare Advantage plans
  • Community Health Center Patients, Financing, and Services
  • Optum rolls out AI-powered prior authorization tools for payers, providers
  • Poll: People View Prior Authorization as Greatest Burden in Navigating the Health System
  • Heart health research from MVP

Archive

  • February 2026
  • January 2026
  • December 2025
  • November 2025
  • October 2025
  • September 2025
  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015

Categories

  • Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)
  • Affordable Care Act (ACA)
  • Aging
  • Alzheimer's/Dementia
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Assisted Living
  • Caregiver
  • CDC
  • CMS
  • Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
  • Consumer Data
  • Cybersecurity
  • Dental/Oral Health
  • DHS -OIG
  • Digital Technology
  • Direct Primary/Concierge Care
  • Disabled
  • DME
  • Dual Eligible
  • Elections – Healthcare issues
  • Emerging Health Issues
  • Employer Healthcare
  • End of Life
  • FDA
  • Food Insecurity
  • FSA
  • FTC
  • GAO
  • Health Care – General
  • Health Care Finance
  • Health Care Redesign
  • Health Insurance
  • Hearing Aids
  • HHS
  • Homelessness
  • Hospice/Home Health Services
  • HRAs/HSAs
  • HRSA
  • Illegal Activities
  • Indian Health Services
  • Legal Actions/Court Decisions
  • Legislative Update
  • LTC
  • M4A and Public Option Plans
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Debt
  • Medical Identity Fraud
  • Medical Technology
  • Medicare – General
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare Fraud; Illegal Activities
  • Medicare Q&A
  • Medigap
  • Men's Health
  • Mental Health/Behavioral Health
  • MSAs
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Nursing Homes
  • Pandemic
  • Part D/Prescription Drugs
  • PBM's
  • Preventive Care
  • Price Transparency
  • Primary Care
  • Prior Authorization
  • PTSD
  • Rural Health
  • Scams
  • Social Media
  • Substance Abuse
  • supplemental health plan
  • Telehealth
  • Uncategorized
  • Uninsured/Underinsured
  • Veterans Benefits
  • Virtual Reality
  • Women's Health
Copyright © 2026 medicarereport.org. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.