Dr. Oz’s Medicare leadership team takes shape
President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to tap a trio of health policy experts to serve as top deputies to Mehmet Oz, his ...
Kalavritinos: Medicare cuts an unfortunate Biden legacy
Biden spent like no president in history, and, with a sleight of hand, by taking hundreds of billions out of Medicare and ...
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Study: Medicare Advantage users largely in the dark about dental, vision, hearing benefits
A study on traditional Medicare beneficiaries found that more of those had coverage for supplemental services compared to those with Medicare Advantage (MA). Spending and use were similar. Many people ...
Medicare and telehealth: more restrictive rules could hit patients in 2025
Congress recently pulled a similar stunt on Medicare beneficiaries. But in this case, the result was more than just ...
US Proposes $21 Billion Medicare Payment Boost to Insurers
Health insurance companies selling private Medicare Advantage plans in the US would see a greater increase in payments in ...
St. Mary’s sues federal government as it withholds Medicare payments from hospital system
With Medicare payments being withheld, the health system has less than 10 days of cash on hand, according to the complaint ...
Liz Weston: Can I start a Medicare Advantage Plan, then switch back to original Medicare without paying a fine?
Medicare Advantage plans may offer types of coverage that original Medicare does not, such as hearing, dental or eye care.
Patient groups call on Trump administration to let Medicare cover obesity drugs
A coalition of obesity-related patient advocacy groups is calling on the incoming Trump administration to finalize a proposal ...
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CMS proposes Medicare Advantage payment hike in 2026
The Biden administration’s last MA rule is a boon for insurers, though it remains to be seen how the incoming Trump ...
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Docs incensed by Medicare Advantage hike, demand physician payment update
Medicare Advantage (MA) benchmark payments are poised to increase by 2.23%, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS ...
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A Stronger Medicare Program—Now And Into The Future
As our population continues to age, Medicare’s role in the American health care system continues to grow. And Medicare’s ...
Savvy Senior: Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?
To locate a mental health care professional in your area that accepts Medicare, go to Medicare.gov/care-compare, click on ...