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Fixing America’s health insurance woes is ‘actually very simple,’ says leading economist

(By Annalisa Merelli for ST A T) Fixing the U.S. health care system can seem like a herculean task. But

Eileen Cook October 23, 2023 Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare redesign, universal basic health care coverage.

Aging Employer Healthcare Health Insurance Medicare Advantage

More large employers consider adding Medicare Advantage

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The number of firms offering retiree health benefits through Medicare Advantage has

Eileen Cook October 20, 2023 Employer Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, Medicare Advantage, Older Adults

Employer Healthcare Health Care Finance Health Insurance

Benchmark Survey: Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 7% to Nearly $24,000 in 2023; Workers Contribute $6,575 on Average Now, But Potentially More Soon

(By Craig Palosky, KFF for Kaiser Family Foundation published October 18, 2023) Amid rising inflation, annual family premiums for employer-sponsored

Eileen Cook October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 Employer Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, High-deductible health plan

CMS Health Care - General Health Insurance Legislative Update Medicare Advantage

Marketers finding ways around new Medicare Advantage standards, lawmakers say

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS rules cracking down on Medicare Advantage advertising are a start, but

Eileen Cook October 19, 2023 CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Ads, Older Adults, Senate Finance Committee

CMS Health Care Redesign Health Insurance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Alignment Health, Walgreens launch co-branded Medicare Advantage plans

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Alignment Healthcare will offer co-branded Medicare Advantage plans with Walgreens in four

Eileen Cook October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 medicare, Medicare Advantage

CMS Health Insurance Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Fewer Medicare Advantage plans snag 5-star ratings for 2024

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS’ overall average star ratings declined slightly for Medicare Advantage plans for

Eileen Cook October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, Medicare Part D

Employer Healthcare Health Insurance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Medigap Part D/Prescription Drugs

Medicare can be an important health care benefit for federal employees at or near retirement

Medicare is the federal health insurance program generally for people who are 65 or older. The different parts of Medicare

Eileen Cook October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 FEHB, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medigap, Tricare

Health Insurance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

6 health systems launching Medicare Advantage plans

(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Some health systems may be dropping patients with Medicare Advantage plans, but

Eileen Cook October 12, 2023 medicare, Medicare Advantage, Older Adults

Affordable Care Act (ACA)Health Care Finance Health Insurance

Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies

(Source - The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 06, 2023) Health insurance is expensive and can be hard to afford

Eileen Cook October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 ACA, Health Insurance Premiums, Health Insurance Subsidies, Healthcare Costs

Employer Healthcare Health Insurance Prior Authorization

Consumer Problems with Prior Authorization: Evidence from KFF Survey

(By Karen Pollitz, Kaye Pestaina, Lunna Lopes, Rayna Wallace, and Justin Lo for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 29,

Eileen Cook October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 Employer Health Insurance, Health Insurance, Prior Authorization