As original Medicare faces funding shortfalls, Dr. Oz may shift to private insurance providers through Medicare Advantage. Here's what we know so far.

Some Medicare beneficiaries have until March 31 to make coverage changes. Here's what experts say you should think about when comparing your options.

Enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grew just 3.1%, below projections from Wall Street or the government.

UnitedHealthcare gained the most Medicare Advantage members during annual enrollment while Humana lost the most policyholders.

Prior authorization reforms, increased biosimilar access and the future of the Medicare drug price negotiation program are among the American College of Rheumatology’s top concerns in a letter recently submitted to CMS.

But there is also a fine line between low and high value. For example, PSA screening for prostate cancer saves lives (high value) but becomes low-value for older men (age 70+). This per the Task Force on Low-Value Care, which in 2017 included this screening in its Top Five List of low-value services:

The CMS released highly anticipated MA enrollment data on Tuesday that showed UnitedHealth further tightening its grip on the privatized Medicare market.

Just over 34.4 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans as of Feb. 1, representing fairly slim growth across the program's annual enrollment period. | Just over 34.4 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans as of Feb.

Although most Medicare Advantage enrollees are in plans with supplemental benefits, survey findings show many of these enrollees do not use them.

They can do just that by adequately funding Medicare Advantage — the increasingly popular version of Medicare that leverages public-private partnerships, coordinated care, and a greater variety of more integrated benefits.

Despite higher funding and flashy ads, Medicare Advantage plans don’t improve access to supplemental services.

Once you turn 65, you’re eligible for health coverage under Medicare. But that doesn’t mean you should stick with original Medicare, which is Parts A and B plus a Part D drug plan. Some seniors like the idea of all-in-one coverage.