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Medicare Part A Fund Projected to Be Insolvent by 2033, Three Years Sooner Than Expected

The Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance Trust Fund is projected to be insolvent by 2033, accelerating concerns about Medicare's long-term financial sustainability amid rising healthcare costs and aging beneficiaries.

Medicare Coordination Issues Cause Coverage Gaps and Billing Challenges

Explore Medicare coordination complexities with employer health plans leading to denied claims and billing disputes, affecting coverage and patient finances in the U.S. insurance market.

Medicaid Cuts Risk Disrupting Essential Primary Care Connections and Increasing Costs

Congressional consideration of Medicaid cuts threatens primary care continuity, increasing health risks and costs for millions. Stable insurance coverage is key for preventive care and managing chronic diseases.

New York Medicare Fraud Alert Targets Seniors with Expiring Card Scam

New York officials alert seniors to a Medicare fraud scheme exploiting expiring card fears, urging use of monitoring app and reporting scams to Senior Medicare Patrol.

AARP Collects Nearly $1 Billion in Medicare Licensing Fees Amid Conflict Concerns

AARP collects nearly $1 billion annually through licensing fees from Medicare Advantage plans, raising conflict of interest concerns amid federal investigations and calls for regulatory reforms in Medicare policy and marketing practices.

IQVIA Study Finds High Medicare Part D Denial Rates for New Chronic Condition Medications

IQVIA study reveals Medicare Part D plans frequently deny initial access to medications for chronic conditions, highlighting payer policy and compliance challenges.

Senate Proposes Deeper Medicaid Cuts, Sparing Medicare Advantage Insurers

Senate Republicans advance aggressive Medicaid cuts for low-income and disabled populations while sparing Medicare Advantage insurers, impacting health insurance markets.

Senate Bill Tightens Medicaid Funding, Alters Health Care and Tax Policies

The Senate Finance Committee's health care and tax bill proposes stricter Medicaid funding limits, altered Medicare and tax policies, with key effects for expansion versus non-expansion states.

AHIP Flags Coverage and Market Stability Risks in Senate Budget Proposal

AHIP highlights risks to Medicaid coverage and individual market stability in the Senate Finance Committee's budget reconciliation proposal, urging Congress to preserve affordable access and competition.

Senate Republicans Consider Medicare Advantage Upcoding Reforms to Fund Tax Cuts

U.S. Senate Republicans are reviewing Medicare Advantage upcoding practices to reduce federal spending and support tax cut proposals, focusing on reforming provider payment inflation.