Texas doctor loses medical license in Kansas after $1.4 million Medicare fraud scheme
Kansas health officials revoked the license of a telemedicine doctor following his conviction in a Medicare scheme. The ...
Nationwide Medicare scams have taken $100M+ meant for senior's medical bills, investigation reveals
It's not just happening to her. The scam has hit people in Hawaii, Ohio, and Texas, like Tom England. CBS News Texas traced ...
Half a million Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are at risk of losing their benefits: Who is affected?
Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands will lose their Medicare Advantage plans after one of the largest providers, Humana, ...
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One meeting, two wildly different visions of Medicaid expansion
Two wildly different presentations to legislators offered a sneak peak into the forthcoming debate around Medicaid during the ...
Dr. Fieseher: Medicare Advantage Plans: the 'junk bonds' of healthcare
Medicare Advantage plans may save you some money in the up-front costs of Medicare, but you’re going to lose your shirt if ...
Understanding Medicare Eligibility for Individuals Under 65 With Disabilities
Since its inception in 1965, Medicare has helped millions of Americans stay healthy and get the medical care they need. But navigating potential health care plans and understanding ...
Is Wegovy covered by Medicare?
Medicare may cover Wegovy for adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight. Learn more about Medicare ...
Lawmakers have a herculean task: reduce Medicaid growth while still helping Hoosiers
It’s clear that state lawmakers will address exploding Medicaid costs in the upcoming legislative session. It could mean ...
Medicare and Medicaid Spend More on Native-Born Americans Than Immigrants
When immigration opponents make the case for closing the country's borders, one common argument is the costs that immigrants ...
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Federal Changes Provide New Opportunities to Elevate the Voices of People With Lived Medicaid Experience in Policy Decisions
New federal rules present an opportunity for state advocates working on building community power to help ensure the voices of ...
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GOP doctors fume over Medicare pay cuts but see only partial fix
Members of the House Republican Doctors Caucus want a major overhaul of physician fees, but predict Congress will only ...
No progress seen in HealthPartners/UnitedHealthcare impasse over Medicare Advantage claim denials
When Brad Jacobsen, a retired St. Paul police officer, was informed by his doctor at Regions Hospital that his November medical appointment would have to be rescheduled, he asked for a date early next ...