Tag: Medicare

Medicare Advantage Payments Set to Rise 5.06% for 2026

The 2026 Rate Announcement reveals a 5.06% increase in Medicare Advantage payments, protecting beneficiaries and addressing fraud.

CMS Increases Medicare Advantage Payments by Over $25 Billion

CMS has raised payments to Medicare Advantage plans by 5%, raising concerns over care quality for seniors. Critics decry potential overcharging and fraud.

Study Reveals Huge Revenue Discrepancies in Medicare Plans

A study finds Medicare Advantage plans receive $33 billion more than Traditional Medicare, raising concerns about coding practices and insurer profits.

Medicare Advantage Plans Earn $33 Billion More in 2021

An analysis shows Medicare Advantage plans earned $33 billion more than Traditional Medicare in 2021 through coding differences. UnitedHealth Group received the largest share.

UnitedHealth Dominates Medicare Advantage Payments: Study

Explore how UnitedHealth Group leads in Medicare Advantage payments through diagnosing more health conditions, raising concerns in the health insurance sector.

Blue Cross Minnesota Reports Sharp Drop in Operating Profit

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota's parent company, Aware Integrated, experiences a substantial drop in operating profit due to high healthcare utilization and losses in Medicare and Medicaid plans.

Blue Cross Minnesota: 73% Drop in Operating Income in 2024

Blue Cross of Minnesota saw a significant decline in operating income for 2024, attributed to high healthcare usage and losses in Medicaid and Medicare plans.

Medicare Insurer Payments to Increase, Boosting Health Stocks

Health stocks surged after Medicare payments were increased by CMS, impacting Humana, CVS, Elevance, and UnitedHealth.

Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Prescription Costs

Explore the influence of the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare's prescription cost caps, reducing financial toxicity for patients.

Senate Confirms Oz to Lead Medicare and Medicaid Amid Fiery Budget Debate

The Senate votes to confirm Mehmet Oz for Medicare and Medicaid, amidst concerns over potential budget cuts and their impact on healthcare access.