Fierce Healthcare

CMS estimates Medicare made $28.8B in improper payments in FY2025

The Trump administration has released new estimates on improper payments in key government insurance programs. | The Trump ...
Forbes

Lousy Medicare Insurance Is Worsening Outcomes For All Patients

Medicare’s long-term financial outlook is in dire straits. While spending is already historically high, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that, without fundamental reform, things will ...
STAT

UnitedHealth has turned Medicare Advantage coding into ‘profit-centered strategy,’ Senate report finds

The probe began after STAT and others reported on UnitedHealth's strategies to boost profits in Medicare Advantage.
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Medicare open enrollment begins amid the government shutdown. Here’s everything you need to know.

Medicare’s annual open-enrollment period begins on Oct. 15, amid a continuing government shutdown. Beneficiaries are able to make changes to their Medicare plans during the open-enrollment ...
WRAL

Beware of these open enrollment scams involving Medicare, Healthcare.gov

The Better Business Bureau is warning people about scams involving open enrollment for Medicare and Healthcare.gov. The scam involves unsolicited calls or messages claiming to "help" you find the ...
Government Executive

FEHB and Medicare Part B: Do FEHB plans reduce coverage if you don't sign up for Medicare?

Making decisions on whether to enroll in Medicare for many federal retirees could depend on how it interacts with existing ...
The Heartland InstituteOpinion

Medicare Advantage Plans Profit When They Keep Enrollees Healthy – Commentary

Medicare Advantage plans receive more money for sicker enrollees and have incentives to find the most efficient ways to keep ...