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Senators urge more action from CMS on misleading Medicare Advantage marketing

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A group of senators says CMS actions to crack down on misleading

Eileen Cook October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Marketing, US Senate

Aging CMS Health Care - General Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

We’re absolutely making it too hard’: The complexity of adult immunization delivery hinders vaccine uptake

(By Helen Branswell for ST A T) Alison Buttenheim was floored by a sign she saw in her doctor’s office

Eileen Cook October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 Adult Immunization, CMS, medicare, Medicare Part D, Older Adults, Vaccines

CMS Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

You have an opportunity to set yourself up with better coverage

The 2024 Medicare open enrollment has started and continues through December 7th. During this time, you can change your Medicare

Eileen Cook October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 CMS, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Open enrollment, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

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

An Overview of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit

(Source - Kaiser Family Foundation published October 17, 2023) Medicare Part D is a voluntary outpatient prescription drug benefit for

Eileen Cook October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

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 Care - General Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Medicare Enrollees Can Switch Coverage Now. Here’s What’s New and What to Consider

(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Consumers know it’s fall when stores start offering Halloween candy and flu shots

Eileen Cook October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 CMS, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Open enrollment, Medicare Part D

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

2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles

(Source - cms.gov) On October 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 premiums, deductibles,

Eileen Cook October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 CMS, Healthcare Costs, IRMAA, medicare, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

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

Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)Artificial Intelligence CMS HHS Medicaid Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs Prior Authorization

Lawmakers are scrutinizing managed care

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Federal lawmakers have been probing payers on a variety of issues in

Eileen Cook October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 AI, Claims Denials and Appeals, CMS, Medicaid, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization, Medicare Part D