CMS Chief Dr. Mehmet Oz Targets $100B Medicare and Medicaid Waste
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz prioritizes eliminating $100B waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid to protect federal health spending and vulnerable beneficiaries.
Implications of Default Enrollment in Medicare Advantage for U.S. Medicare
Explore the policy and market implications of default enrollment into Medicare Advantage versus traditional Medicare, including impacts on beneficiaries, insurers, providers, and federal budgets.
Early Combination Lipid-Lowering Therapy Reduces Cardiovascular Risk After MI
Early oral combination lipid-lowering therapy with ezetimibe and statins lowers major adverse cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction, highlighting the need for timely treatment escalation in post-MI care.
Navigating Medicaid Assisted Living Coverage in Arizona
Explore Medicaid assisted living coverage challenges and eligibility in Arizona, including state-specific rules, federal funding impacts, and alternatives like the PACE program.
Recent U.S. Healthcare Data Breaches, Regulatory Updates, and AI Adoption
Ascension and Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois report healthcare data breaches; Atrium Health wins hospital expansion in NC; Elevance Health cuts Medicare Advantage marketing amid legal challenges; Sutter Health settles antitrust lawsuit; AI used to reduce clinical burnout.
Devoted Health Expands in Senior Private Health Insurance Market
Devoted Health grows membership and revenue in the competitive private health insurance market for seniors, reflecting shifts in Medicare Advantage offerings and market dynamics.
Conservative Proposals Could Accelerate Medicare Advantage Enrollment Shift
Explore how conservative proposals to alter Medicare enrollment could boost Medicare Advantage participation, impacting program costs and market dynamics.
NYC Mayoral Candidates Debate Privatized Medicare Plan for Municipal Retirees
New York City faces a policy debate as Mayor Adams pushes privatized Medicare Advantage plans for 250,000 municipal retirees, with opponents pledging to reverse the shift. Explore the insurance and market impacts of this change.
Medicare Regulatory Reforms and Their Impact on Provider Operations and Healthcare Administration
Examination of recent Medicare regulatory reforms focusing on provider payment models, health equity reporting requirements, and the administrative impact on healthcare providers and hospitals.
Medicare Part D Changes in 2025 Cap Oral Cancer Drug Costs and Introduce Payment Plan
In 2025, Medicare Part D caps oral cancer drug out-of-pocket costs at $2,000, introducing a monthly payment plan to aid affordability and adherence for beneficiaries.