Nearly 1 in 5 seniors skip necessary medical care, survey finds
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Eighteen percent of adults over age 60 have skipped necessary medical treatment, according
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U.S. hospitals ignore improving elder care. That’s a mistake
(By Louise Aronson for STAT) Sick children deserve optimal medical care. So why were my colleagues and I saddened by
Read MoreClearing up some misconception about Medigap
During the current Medicare Open Enrollment period which lasts through December 7, you can drop your Medicare Advantage plan for
Read MoreFDA Seeks Ban On Menthol Cigarettes To Fight Teen Smoking
(By Rob Stein for NPR) The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it will seek a ban on the
Read MoreChoosing the right Medicare Part D Drug Plan
In a Consumer Reports investigation, it found that drug costs can vary substantially, even at the same pharmacy and it
Read MoreMedicare Advantage insurers missing enrolling dual-eligible
According to Change Healthcare, Medicare Advantage insurers are missing an opportunity to enroll dual-eligibles. Artificial intelligence helps insurers identify Medicare
Read MoreWhere Medicare Advantage will be the cheapest in 2019
Medicare Advantage plans or Medicare Part C, which are offered by private insurance companies, that provides Part A and Part
Read MoreA startup for diabetes patients rolls out a new model: Insurers only pay if the service works
(By Rebecca Robbins for STAT) SAN FRANCISCO — An ambitious startup that uses digital coaching and monitoring to try to help
Read MoreSome beneficial aspects of Medicare Advantage plans and some not so beneficial
Almost half of all new Medicare enrollees are signing up for Medicare Advantage Plans, which now account for about 35
Read MoreFraud costs the government and consumers billions every year
Scams against government and private health care insurers form the largest type of insurance fraud according to the Coalition Against
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