Tag: advantage
Health Care Inc.: DOJ’s Kanter interview, Medicare Advantage rates
The Health Care Inc newsletter from STAT provides valuable insights into the healthcare industry, especially during events like…
UnitedHealth used HRAs, chart review to boost Medicare Advantage profits
UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest health insurer, has come under scrutiny for its practices in the federal Medicare…
Former CMS chief says Medicare Advantage plans drain the program
Medicare is facing challenges, with the Medicare Advantage program being singled out as a major contributor to the…
House GOP loses key fundraising advantage
The battle for control of the House of Representatives is heating up as big donors flood the race,…
UnitedHealth gave doctors bonuses, praise for Medicare Advantage visits
Health Care's Colossus: Uncovering UnitedHealth Group's Profit-Driven Practices In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, UnitedHealth Group managers…
Bella and Brutto are Different: A Lesson in Comparative Advantage
As we enter the Fall semester, a multitude of students will embark on their first economics course, delving…
Federal government may be paying twice for care of veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans
The Veterans Health Administration has spent $78 billion from 2011 to 2020 on U.S. military veterans enrolled in…
Mummified Political Economy: Specialization and Comparative Advantage
Expanding on the Economic Lessons of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns In our previous post, we delved…
2025 Medicare Advantage plans analysis: Humana, Aetna, United Health
In recent years, health insurers have been vying for a larger market share in the privatized Medicare program.…
Are low wages a competitive advantage in trade?
Do Low Wages Give Countries an Unfair Advantage in International Trade? Many Americans believe that low-wage countries have…