Tag: Medicare

Medicare Part B Expands Telehealth Coverage for Enhanced Patient Access

Medicare Part B now covers a wide range of telehealth services, enhancing healthcare access for millions of beneficiaries via virtual care platforms offering primary and urgent care nationwide.

Federal Budget Cuts Pose Risks to Medicare, Medicaid and Rural Hospitals in Arizona

Federal budget cuts targeting Medicare and Medicaid create challenges for Arizona's healthcare system, threatening rural hospitals and vulnerable populations dependent on AHCCCS coverage.

UnitedHealth's Optum Demonstrates Growth Amid Challenges in U.S. Market

Explore how UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary Optum is navigating challenges while achieving robust growth, including its strategic acquisitions and legal battles.

NY Municipal Retirees Fight for Medicare Rights: Legal Battle Continues

A detailed overview of the ongoing legal challenge by NYC municipal retirees to retain traditional Medicare supplemental insurance against a proposed switch to Medicare Advantage.

Navigating the Shift to Value-Based Care Amidst Managed Care Growth

Exploring the challenges and strategies for U.S. healthcare finance leaders in the transition to value-based care with the rise of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care.

Investigation Requested into Medicare Advantage Plan Business Practices

U.S. lawmakers are requesting a GAO investigation into Medicare Advantage organizations' business strategies, concerning adherence to federal health care spending requirements.

President Trump's Executive Order to Slash Medicare Drug Prices and Boost Market Transparency

President Trump signed an executive order to lower Medicare drug prices by enhancing drug price negotiations, increasing market transparency, and targeting anti-competitive behaviors.

Congress Calls for GAO Probe into Medicare Advantage Plan Acquisitions

U.S. Representatives urge a probe into Medicare Advantage plans acquiring health businesses, potentially affecting compliance with medical loss ratio standards.

Peterson Center Report Evaluates RPM and RTM in Medicare, Suggests Reforms

Explore the key findings from the Peterson Center on Healthcare's latest report on Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), suggesting essential reforms for Medicare.

U.S. Insurance Industry Trends: Notable Updates on Prior Authorization

Explore significant updates in the U.S. insurance industry related to prior authorization, including federal and state legislative shifts, and the deployment of AI technology.