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Anthem walks back anesthesia coverage policy after backlash

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has walked back a controversial policy capping

Eileen Cook December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Anesthesia Reimbursement, CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance

CMS Legal Actions/Court Decisions Medicare Advantage

CMS ups UnitedHealth, Centene star ratings after court challenges

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS has updated the star ratings for some UnitedHealthcare and Centene Medicare

Eileen Cook December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 CMS, Legal Actions, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Star Ratings

CMS Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

A Medicare minefield awaits Oz

By Maya Goldman for Axios Health on November 27, 2024 Mehmet Oz, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for

Arlene Sharp November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 AMAC Foundation, CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Oz

CMS Legislative Update Medicare - General Telehealth

Schumer, in rural Central NY, calls on Congress to avoid Medicare ‘telemedicine cliff’

By Douglass Dowty for Syracuse Health News on 11/26/2024 Hamilton, NY – U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stopped by Madison County

Arlene Sharp November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 AMAC Foundation, CMS, medicare, Telehealth

CMS Health Care - General Health Insurance Medicare Advantage

Seniors deserve timely access to care, not bureaucratic hurdles | Viewpoint

By Jane Edmond for Chief Healthcare Executive on November 24, 2024 Like most doctors, I’m awed by the transformative power

Arlene Sharp November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 AMAC Foundation, heath care, medicare, Medicare Advantage

CMS Health Care - General Health Insurance Illegal Activities Medicare - General

Avoid Scams During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period

By Source Staff for Dickson County Source on November 24, 2024 Looking to make changes to your Medicare coverage? Now’s

Arlene Sharp November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 AMAC Foundation, CMS, medicare

CMS Health Care Finance HHS Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

(Juliette Cubanski for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 19, 2024) The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act), signed

Eileen Cook November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 CMS, Healthcare Finance, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, medicare, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

CMS Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

US News names top Medicare Advantage, Part D providers for 2025

(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review ) U.S. News & World Report has recognized seven Medicare Advantage and Medicare

Eileen Cook November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

CMS Health Care Finance Legislative Update Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Future of Medicare drug price negotiations under new administration: 5 things to know

(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review ) As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the future of Medicare’s

Eileen Cook November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 CMS, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, medicare, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

CMS Dental/Oral Health Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

5 benefits Medicare Advantage plans are cutting back for 2025

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Fewer Medicare Advantage insurers will offer remote access technologies and over-the-counter benefits

Eileen Cook November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 CMS, Dental, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Supplemental benefits, Medicare Advantage Vision care, Older Adults