Tag: Medicare

BCBS Cuts SilverSneakers Gym Access for Minnesota Medicare Advantage Seniors

Blue Cross Blue Shield ends SilverSneakers access at key Minnesota gyms for Medicare Advantage seniors, citing cost pressures and rising Medicare enrollment. YMCA offers discounted memberships amid fallout.

Medicare Advantage Marketing Challenges and Beneficiary Impact in 2025

Explore the increasing complexity and financial challenges beneficiaries face with Medicare Advantage marketing in 2025. Understand deceptive outreach, financial impacts, and roadmap for reforms.

CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage and Part D Updates to Simplify Star Ratings

CMS proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D updates to simplify Star Ratings and introduce a depression screening measure. Public comment open for 60 days.

CMS Launches ACCESS Model to Enhance Chronic Care in Traditional Medicare

CMS unveils the ACCESS Model to improve chronic disease management in Traditional Medicare using AI and digital technologies, targeting better access, quality, and cost efficiency in healthcare.

CoverRight Streamlines Medicare Enrollment Ahead of 2024 Deadline

CoverRight leverages digital tools and partnerships to simplify Medicare enrollment ahead of the 2024 deadline, easing consumer access to plan comparisons and support.

Medicare Fraud Case Highlights Provider Billing Vulnerabilities and CMS Enforcement

A recent case of Medicare billing fraud involving a Florida supplier reveals vulnerabilities in claim processing and CMS enforcement measures to combat provider fraud.

Nationwide Survey Highlights Healthcare Costs as Key Retirement Concern

Nationwide survey reveals rising healthcare costs as a major concern for U.S. workers planning retirement, underscoring gaps in Medicare knowledge and the need for professional financial guidance.

Medicare Cuts Drive Orthopedic Practice Consolidation and Reimbursement Challenges

Medicare's 2025 reimbursement cuts are significantly impacting orthopedic surgeons, driving practice consolidation and raising concerns over future Medicare participation and patient access in musculoskeletal care.

CMS Launches ACCESS Model for Tech-Enabled Chronic Care Value-Based Payments

CMS announces the ACCESS Model, a 10-year voluntary value-based payment program to expand tech-enabled care for Medicare chronic condition patients, linking payments to health outcomes.

AMA Supports CMS's ACCESS Model to Advance Tech-Enabled Chronic Care in Medicare

The AMA endorses CMS's ACCESS Model, promoting technology-enabled care for chronic conditions in Medicare patients, aiming to improve outcomes and modernize disease management.