Tag: Medicare

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Clients: What Agents and Advisors Need to Kno

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Clients: What Agents and Advisors Need to Know

Explore the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 and its significant impacts on seniors, small businesses, and the insurance market, including tax extensions, Medicaid cuts, and Medicare policy updates.

HHS Targets $14 Billion in Savings by Addressing Duplicate Medicaid and ACA Enrollments

HHS and CMS are tackling duplicate enrollments in Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans to save $14 billion annually by improving program integrity and reducing waste.

Avoiding Lifetime Penalties in Medicare Part D Enrollment

Learn how to avoid lifetime Medicare Part D penalties by timely enrollment, understanding creditable coverage, and utilizing Extra Help financial assistance programs.

America's Physician Groups Advocate Accountable Care Relationships for Medicare Beneficiaries

Susan Dentzer of America's Physician Groups emphasizes accountable care relationships for Medicare beneficiaries to improve coordination, reduce hospitalizations, and support smaller practices.

CMS Launches Hospital Drug Acquisition Cost Survey Under Executive Order to Inform Medicare Payment Adjustments

CMS initiates survey collecting hospital outpatient drug acquisition costs to align Medicare payments with actual costs under the 2026 OPPS update, following a federal Executive Order to reduce prescription drug expenses.

Dr. Oz Links Healthy Eating to Medicare during 60th Anniversary Interview

Dr. Mehmet Oz discussed the role of healthy eating in sustaining Medicare during the program's 60th anniversary, highlighting the intersection of preventive health and insurance policy.

Navigating Medicare Coverage for Dual-State Residents: Key Insights

Understand how Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans cover individuals living in two states, including network restrictions, pharmacy access, and telehealth benefits.

Growth of Payer-Operated Physician Practices in Medicare Primary Care, 2016-2023

Study reveals significant growth in payer-operated physician practices in Medicare primary care from 2016-2023, led by Optum with market trends linked to Medicare Advantage penetration and regional factors.

Rising Costs May Drive Changes in Medicare Advantage Plans for 30M Beneficiaries

Medicare Advantage plans serving 30 million Americans may face cuts or changes due to rising medical utilization and costs. This impacts benefits, networks, and out-of-pocket costs, making the Medicare Annual Election Period critical for plan comparisons.

Medicare Approves Coverage for Abbott’s TriClip G5 Device for Tricuspid Valve Repair

CMS approves Medicare coverage for Abbott's TriClip G5 device, expanding access to minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair for eligible beneficiaries.