The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.
Category: Medicare Advantage
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Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare
The TV celebrity and Trump nominee has pledged to divest from most of his financial interests. But they touch nearly every corner of health care, from insurance to blood pressure cuffs and vitamins, leading experts and lawmakers to doubt he could make impartial decisions.
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Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Everything: How to Bridge the Cost Gap
Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs.
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It’s Time to Shop for Medicare, and 2025 Brings Big Changes
A bumper crop of revisions, including a stronger drug benefit, means the plan you enrolled in for 2024 may not be the best fit next year.
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Biden Officials Stave Off Sticker Shock on Medicare Drug Premiums
Federal regulators spent billions of dollars to avoid a spike in costs for older Americans that could have been politically damaging to the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting. Here’s How to Navigate the Ad Blitz.
A new study found that the advertisements can be confusing and misleading. Here’s how to make smart buying decisions.
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Medicare Delays a Full Crackdown on Private Health Plans
The New York Times – Business:After intense lobbying by insurers, U.S. health officials say curbs aimed at overbilling by Medicare Advantage will be eased in over 3 years.
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Medicare Tries to Combat Fraud. Now Insurers Are Fighting Back.
The New York Times – Business:The Biden administration has proposed changes to how it would pay private Medicare Advantage plans, setting off a lobbying frenzy.
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More Retiree Health Plans Move Away From Traditional Medicare
The New York Times – Business:Retirees whose former employers offer health coverage are being shifted to privately run Medicare Advantage, often against their wishes. The change saves millions for employers.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Medigap Sales Incentives in New Report
The New York Times – Business:Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a report urging oversight of insurance brokers who are being offered financial incentives to push more expensive plans.
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New Medicare Rule Aims to Take Back $4.7 Billion From Insurers
The New York Times – Business:The government plans to aggressively audit Medicare Advantage plans for overbilling but may face lawsuits.
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U.S. Health Officials Seek New Curbs on Private Medicare Advantage Plans
The New York Times – Business:Proposed regulations would crack down on misleading ads for the private plans and would enhance scrutiny of denials for coverage of medical care.