Tag: Medicare
UnitedHealth Group Taps Former FDA Chief And Medicare Advisor To Board
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Joins UnitedHealth Group Board of Directors UnitedHealth Group Tuesday named former U.S.…
More Americans, especially Black adults, are dying before they can access Medicare benefits
Medicare has long been a pillar of the American social safety net, providing affordable healthcare to millions of…
Medicare, midterm elections, Vinay Prasad: Morning Rounds
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Trump to reap benefits of Biden policy on Medicare drug negotiations
The Trump administration is gearing up to announce the outcomes of the second round of Medicare drug-price negotiations,…
Medicare drug changes are coming next year. How to prepare.
The Medicare open enrollment period for 2026 is approaching, bringing some unwelcome changes for beneficiaries enrolled in Part…
Retirees, Get Ready for This Unpleasant Medicare Surprise in 2026
Anticipations for Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles are set to rise significantly next year. This sharp increase…
Humana’s Medicare Advantage star ratings slip for 2026
This article was first published on Healthcare Dive. For daily updates and insights, you can subscribe to our…
Signs Point To Possible Future Medicare Coverage Of Obesity Meds
The issue of obesity in America is a growing concern, with nearly 40% of adult Americans classified as…
Many Medicare Cancer Patients Now Have Much Lower Out-Of-Pocket Costs
President Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act Into Law Former President Joe Biden signed The Inflation Reduction Act in…
Medicare could save $3.6 billion without risk to older adults, study suggests
Medicare, the federal government's healthcare program for older adults, is spending $4.4 billion a year on care that…
Trump tax law threatens Medicare Savings Programs for poor seniors
Millions of older Americans living in poverty rely on Medicare Savings Programs for free or heavily subsidized coverage.…
Medicare cuts, obesity guidelines, protein
Theresa Gaffney, the lead Morning Rounds writer at STAT, has reported on a fascinating new study that reveals…