Medicare Expansion for GLP-1 Agonists Balances Clinical Gains and Cost Risks
New analysis projects increased Medicare spending with expanded GLP-1 receptor agonist coverage for obesity, highlighting clinical benefits and financial challenges.
Medigap Insurance in Florida: Plan Options and Market Overview for 2025
Explore comprehensive insights on Medigap insurance plans available in Florida in 2025, including costs, plan details, and eligibility criteria. Understand how these supplements coordinate with Original Medicare and other Medicare parts.
Centene Q1 2025 Earnings: Strong Revenue Growth and Expanded Membership
Centene reports Q1 2025 financials highlighting 17% revenue growth, expanding membership to 27.9 million, and maintaining strong earnings outlook.
Medicare Advantage Increases Government Costs, Not Saves Them, Reports Show
Medicare Advantage programs increase government spending by $84 billion annually due to payment structures and upcoding, impacting Medicare's fiscal sustainability.
Spine Surgeons Navigate Federal Policy Changes Impacting Practice Viability
Spine surgeons adapt to evolving federal healthcare policies including Medicare reimbursement cuts and the CMS TEAM Model, affecting practice operations and care delivery.
Genetic Testing Fraud Settlement: $6M Paid to Resolve Medicare False Claims
Genexe, LLC and others pay $6 million to resolve allegations of Medicare fraud involving medically unnecessary genetic tests and kickbacks. Enforcement in healthcare compliance continues.
Retirement Confidence High Amid Social Security, Medicare Concerns
Most U.S. workers and retirees remain confident about retirement savings, but concerns grow over potential Social Security and Medicare benefit cuts and rising healthcare and inflation costs.
Study Finds Medicare Advantage Patients Face Longer, Costlier Radiotherapy Than Traditional Medicare
New Harvard study compares radiotherapy utilization and spending between Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare, highlighting longer treatment durations and higher costs for MA patients.
Medicare Enrollment Periods and Penalties: What Insurers Need to Know
Understand Medicare enrollment periods and penalties with insights on timely Medicare Part B registration, COBRA implications, and penalty costs for insurance professionals.
Court Allows Whistleblower FCA Claims Against UnitedHealthcare Over Medicare Part C Billing
Federal court permits whistleblower FCA claims alleging improper Medicare Part C billing by UnitedHealthcare of Georgia, highlighting compliance scrutiny in Medicare Advantage billing.