Tag: Medicare

Medicare Physician Payments Decline for GI Procedures Amid Rising Facility Fees

Medicare payments to physicians for GI procedures are declining, while facility reimbursements hold steady or rise, driving concerns over healthcare consolidation and financial pressures on independent practices.

Senate GOP Eyes Medicare Advantage Billing Reforms Amid Budget Cuts

Senate Republicans consider reforms to Medicare Advantage billing and Medicaid cuts in budget talks, impacting millions of health insurance beneficiaries over the next decade.

Bill Proposes Physician-Led Prior Authorization to Reduce Care Delays

The Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 aims to ensure physicians make prior authorization decisions under Medicare, addressing care delays caused by non-medical reviews and insurer denials.

Medicare Part D Coverage Gap Challenges Retiree Finances and Healthcare

Explore the Medicare Part D coverage gap's impact on U.S. retirees, with insights on managing prescription drug costs and navigating supplemental insurance options.

Amazon Pharmacy Expands PillPack Service to Medicare Beneficiaries

Amazon Pharmacy has expanded PillPack to Medicare, allowing seniors to use pre-sorted medication packets with insurance coverage, enhancing medication management and caregiver support.

AI Transforms Insurance Call Centers with Enhanced Customer Support

Explore how AI is revolutionizing insurance call centers, enhancing customer service in Medicare enrollment through eHealth's advanced AI agent.

Medicare Advantage Raises Cost Concerns Despite Lack of Better Outcomes

Medicare Advantage plans cost more to the federal government without proving better outcomes, raising concerns over private insurer payments and patient access.

DOJ Arrests Two for $4.8M Medicare Hospice Fraud Scheme in California

The DOJ arrested two West Covina women for a $4.8 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false hospice care claims. This case underscores challenges in hospice billing and Medicare oversight.

Amazon Pharmacy Expands Features for Medication Management and Medicare Access

Amazon Pharmacy enhances medication management with caregiver access and expands PillPack service to 50M Medicare Part D users for improved prescription handling.

U.S. Files False Claims Act Complaint Over Medicare Genetic Test Billing

U.S. government files False Claims Act complaint against medical billing company for submitting false Medicare claims related to unnecessary genetic tests.