Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save enrollees thousands, AARP says
The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid ...
Dr. Oz’s Medicare leadership team takes shape
Health policy experts Chris Klomp, Stephanie Carlton and Abe Sutton appear favored for senior roles in the emerging Trump ...
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Medicare director, at JPM conference, gives tips on how to lead the nation’s largest payer
The current head of the Center for Medicare has advice for her successor: "Engaging everyone in the ecosystem" is the ...
Insurgent bid to unseat UFT head Michael Mulgrew driven by anger over Medicare Advantage
An insurgent coalition — including retired teachers fed up with attempts to overhaul their health insurance — will try to ...
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 ...
California businessman pleads guilty in $10 million Medicare kickback scheme targeting cancer patients
Prosecutors allege Adam Wayne Owens violated an anti-kickback statute in a scheme to provide genetic cancer testing for ...
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Pontiac hospital under financial stress after losing Medicare reimbursement
Pontiac General Hospital is in dire financial straits after federal regulators pulled Medicare reimbursement.
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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 ...
Medtronic stock rises as Medicare says it may cover hypertension procedure
Medicare may begin to cover renal denervation with Medtronic’s Symplicity device by October, which could drive coverage among ...
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.
Researchers find Medicare Advantage beneficiaries do not receive more dental, vision or hearing care
As the privatized form of Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans advertise dental, vision, and hearing benefits not covered by ...
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 ...