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Medicare Advantage 'Shortfalls' Need Attention, Senators Say

Medicare Advantage: The government 'still doesn’t know how much these plans are paying for patient services and how much patients are being forced to pay out-of-pocket,' Sen. Cortez Mastro says.

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Medicare open enrollment ends today. Ignoring the deadline could cost you

As the period for changing health plans ends, many seniors are tuning out. They could wind up with a surprise next year: higher costs and reduced access to health care providers.

WEKU

Uncle Sam wants you to help stop insurers' bogus Medicare Advantage sales tactics

The Biden administration is cracking down on deceptive or misleading Medicare Advantage and drug plan sales tactics. And it's counting on beneficiaries to help catch offenders.

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Demand For Medicare Advantage Zero-Premium Plans Stable, Study Finds

Medicare open enrollment report shows the percentage of beneficiaries choosing zero-premium plans this year is stable but down slightly from last year.

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Kentucky cut off her Medicaid over a clerical error — just days before her surgery

The Medicaid 'unwinding' is in full swing, and thousands of people are being kicked off the rolls due to administrative errors. Kentucky canceled Beverly Likens' coverage even though she is disabled.

WEKU

Startup Harmonic Health Aims to Remake Dementia Treatment

Harmonic Health's program combines a team of medical specialists with AI and other advanced technology to provide comprehensive care.

Kiplinger

AI will live up to the hype and more unicorns will lose their horns: 10 health care predictions for 2024 from top investors

Top health care investors Bob Kocher and Bryan Roberts share their annual predictions for the sector–and how last year's list panned out.

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Biden administration slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say

Error-ridden state reviews have purged millions of the poorest Americans from the Medicaid program in recent months

The Independent UK

Medicaid Disenrollment Surpasses 10 Million People

The unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision has led to the disenrollment of over 10 million people – and that number could double.

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Firozabad judge sets example, opts for govt hospital for childbirth

AGRA: At a time when even locals are hesitant to go to government hospitals, a civil judge in Firozabad district gave birth at the 100-bed facility of the state medical college in the city.

The Times of India

US nursing home workers face ‘catastrophic crisis’ of understaffing

Persistent problem has grave impacts on patient care, on residents’ wellbeing, and is causing spiraling burnout for staff

The Guardian - US

Medicare to Broaden Access to Mental Health Care in 2024

Medicare is set to expand its coverage of mental health care services in 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

5 common—and costly—Medicare Open Enrollment mistakes

As millions of current and new Medicare beneficiaries evaluate the insurance that’s right for them, an expert offers some suggestions to avoid costly errors.

Fortune

Answering the call: Montana volunteers try to fill rural EMT gap - Roll Call

When a ground ambulance company pulled out of a rural Montana county, volunteers stepped in to fill the void.

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Medicare Advantage keeps growing. Tiny, rural hospitals say that's a huge problem

More than half of seniors choose private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. As rural enrollment increases, many small-town hospitals say that threatens their viability.

The Independent UK

MPs to ask British Museum about thefts and damage to international reputation

A Metropolitan Police investigation is under way.

Roll Call

Tensions high as Medicare drug negotiations advance - Roll Call

A law allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of some high-cost drugs remains uncertain, with at least nine lawsuits challenging it.

The Hindu

NIA arrests PKS State executive committee member following raids in 62 locations in TS and A.P.

NIA raids across 62 locations in AP & Telangana in Munchingputu CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case; arrest of State Executive Committee member of Pragathiseela Karmika Samakya & seizure of weapons, cash, incriminating material & Maoist literature. Raids led to arrest of Chandra Narasimhulu & seizure of pistol, ₹13 lakh & documents.…

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NIA arrests man in ‘Munchingiputtu Maoist conspiracy’ case, raids over 53 locations in Andhra Pradesh

NIA sleuths raid 53 locations in Andhra Pradesh in connection with Maoist conspiracy case; arrest Chandra Narasimhulu, State exec. of Pragathiseela Karmika Samakya; seize pistol, bullets, cash & Maoist literature. Chargesheet filed against seven accused by NIA Special Court in Vijayawada.

Kiplinger

Medicare Advantage Costs Expected to Decrease 6.75% in 2025

Most Medicare Advantage enrollees who remain in their plan will see lower or no increase in their premiums in 2025.

The Texas Tribune

‘An understaffed and broken system’: 900,000 Texans have lost Medicaid as others struggle to access SNAP benefits

Texas Democrats in Congress are urging the federal government to audit the state’s Medicaid eligibility system

WEKU

What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?

Medicare and Medicaid are mandatory spending programs and that keeps them relatively safe in the early days of the shutdown, but 42% of the Department of Health's staff will be furloughed.

Kiplinger

How Medicare Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

A look at how Medicare is affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related health care.

The Independent UK

Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors in many states

About a half-million people are regaining Medicaid coverage after the federal government says they were dropped inappropriately by states

Roll Call

Medicare pandemic advances deepen debt for some hospitals - Roll Call

Congress poured billions into hospitals through advances on Medicare claims, but now some medical providers are struggling to pay it back.

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