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

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

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 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.

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.

A California physician was sentenced for a $1.5 million Medicare home health care fraud involving false certifications and fraudulent billing. The case underscores critical compliance challenges in Medicare billing processes.

Medicare loses $60 billion annually to fraud, impacting beneficiaries' health and the program's finances. Senior Medicare Patrol leads prevention education during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week.