Buprenorphine prescriptions for Mainers 65+ rose 70% from 2019 to 2023, signaling increased opioid treatment needs amid population growth. Challenges in Medicare plan access add complexity for older adults.
Medicare Advantage enrollment surges as hospitals report care delays and increased administrative burdens. Explore the impacts on costs, provider networks, and Medicare policy reforms in 2025.
CMS introduces the ACCESS Model, a voluntary Medicare initiative that promotes technology-enabled chronic care solutions to improve patient outcomes and modernize Medicare treatment frameworks.
Medicare Advantage plans face enrollment decline in 2026 as insurers reduce benefits and brokers lose commissions; CMS proposes star rating changes boosting insurer profits while reversing equity measures.
Smart Medigap Plans in Texas expands personalized Medicare supplement consultations to help seniors navigate complex coverage options and regulatory requirements, optimizing their health plans and costs.
The ACO Assignment Improvement Act enhances Medicare's Accountable Care Organizations by including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists in patient assignment, expanding coordinated care access.
A contract dispute between TriHealth and UnitedHealthcare threatens patient coverage and could lead to higher healthcare costs if unresolved by December 31. This impacts Medicare Advantage and commercial plans, raising concerns over reimbursement rates and service continuity.
CMS unveils significant Medicare Advantage and Part D changes for 2027, including Star Ratings overhaul and increased quality bonus payments, impacting Medicare spending by $14B.
The Medicare-X Choice Act reintroduced to create a public health insurance option, aiming to expand coverage, reduce costs, and increase competition amid Medicaid cuts and ACA tax credit expirations.
Pennsylvania's Medicare open enrollment deadline is Dec. 7, 2025, with 334 Medicare Advantage plans and low premiums available. Learn about coverage options, deadlines, and assistance programs for seniors.
