Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.
Category: Medicare
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Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans
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F.D.A. Approves New Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s
The New York Times – Business:The drug, Leqembi, may modestly slow cognitive decline in early stages of the disease but carries some safety risks. Still, data suggests it is more promising than the small number of other available treatments.
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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.
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A Rural Hospital’s Excruciating Choice: $3.2 Million a Year or Inpatient Care?
The New York Times – Business:A new federal program offers hefty payments to small hospitals at risk of closing. But it comes with a bewildering requirement: to end all inpatient care.
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What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
The New York Times – Business:Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on federal action.
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What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
The New York Times – Business:Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on federal action.
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Medicare Advantage or Just Medicare?
The New York Times – Business:It’s annual enrollment season once again. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the two approaches to health insurance.