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Medicare Plans Score Higher Ratings And Millions In Bonuses

(By - Phil Galewitz, Kaiser health News) Vantage Health Plan executives saw an opportunity when they realized few of their

Gerry Hafer March 7, 2016March 7, 2016

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Alternative Payment Models Advocated for medicare Advantage

In a letter addressed to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a group of 280 physician organizations urged strengthening

Gerry Hafer March 5, 2016March 5, 2016

Affordable Care Act (ACA)Legislative Update Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Federal funding and Medicare Advantage - The impact of policy changes

(Source - CDPHP) The importance of stability in Medicare Advantage plans is underscored in this article posted at blog.cdphp.com. The

Gerry Hafer March 3, 2016

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Some thoughts on Value-based Insurance Design

The transition to value-based care is designed to produce improved quality and cost-effectiveness in the delivery of healthcare, particularly in

Gerry Hafer February 24, 2016

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

CMS proposes 2017 payment and policy updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans

(Source - CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released proposed changes for the Medicare Advantage and

Gerry Hafer February 22, 2016February 22, 2016

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

CMS Discusses Proposed Medicare Advantage Rate Changes

Health insurers may get a beneficial shot in the arm though 2017 payment rate increases, according to information released by

Gerry Hafer February 21, 2016

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

A refresher on Medicare stats

In this article posted on www.mysanantonio.com, Motley Fool’s Dan Caplinger provides some eye-opening statistics about Medicare. Check them out here…

Gerry Hafer February 20, 2016February 20, 2016

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Urban Medicare Beneficiaries May See More Drug Savings This Year

(By - Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) Medicare beneficiaries who live in urban areas may save money on their prescription

Gerry Hafer February 19, 2016February 21, 2016

Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)Affordable Care Act (ACA)Legislative Update Medicare Advantage

HLC Moving Toward “Transformative” Initiatives to Improve healthcare

Healthcare industry leaders have collaborative on steps to be taken to make healthcare more patient-centered and more efficient. In a

Gerry Hafer February 18, 2016

Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Understanding Medicare Advantage’s “Trial Period”

Medicare beneficiaries in their first year of coverage under a Medicare Advantage plan have an option of returning to their

Gerry Hafer February 18, 2016