The government plans to aggressively audit Medicare Advantage plans for overbilling but may face lawsuits.
Category: Medicare
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New Medicare Rule Aims to Take Back $4.7 Billion From Insurers
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Emailing Your Doctor May Carry a Fee
The New York Times – Business:More hospitals and medical practices have begun charging for doctors’ responses to patient queries, depending on the level of medical advice.
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California Sues Companies Over Insulin Prices, Joining Other States
The New York Times – Business:The state is taking action against three major drug companies and the big pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to temper costs for people with diabetes.
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Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans
The New York Times – Business:Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.
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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.