Will Dr. Oz Push Medicare Advantage Plans if Confirmed?
As original Medicare faces funding shortfalls, Dr. Oz may shift to private insurance providers through Medicare Advantage. Here's what we know so far.
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R.I.P. VBID — In Medicare Advantage Alone or Beyond?
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:
Retirees can shop for new health plans during Medicare Advantage open enrollment. Here are some key factors to consider
Some Medicare beneficiaries have until March 31 to make coverage changes. Here's what experts say you should think about when comparing your options.
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Medicare Advantage enrollment growth slows drastically
Enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grew just 3.1%, below projections from Wall Street or the government.
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Medicare Advantage enrollment 2025: Winners and losers
UnitedHealthcare gained the most Medicare Advantage members during annual enrollment while Humana lost the most policyholders.
UnitedHealth Medicare Advantage bombshell exposes $83 billion in government waste
Top Senate Republican demands answers on Medicare Advantage billing from UnitedHealth Group
A top Republican in the U.S. Senate is questioning Medicare Advantage billing practices at UnitedHealth Group following a critical report last year from a federal watchdog agency and a Wall Street Journal article last week on a new investigation by the Justice Department.
UnitedHealth stock slides as Medicare Advantage concerns deepen
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CMS data: Medicare Advantage enrollment growth hits skids
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.
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Medicare Advantage growth slows as UnitedHealthcare nabs members, Humana sheds lives
The CMS released highly anticipated MA enrollment data on Tuesday that showed UnitedHealth further tightening its grip on the privatized Medicare market.
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ACR cheers ‘positive first step’ in reforming prior authorization for Medicare
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.
How Much Does Medicare Advantage (Part C) Cost?
Medicare Advantage plans, commonly referred to as Medicare Part C, are health insurance plans offered by Medicare-approved private health insurance companies. As of 2024, an estimated 32.8 million people,
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Jim Kallinger: Congress should give Medicare Advantage the support it needs and deserves
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.
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UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing scrutiny, Musk’s mission
Luigi Mangione appeared in New York State Court to face murder and terror charges for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to CNN.