New Federal Law Caps Medicaid Payments, Threatens Rural Hospitals
New federal law caps state-directed Medicaid payments, a move critics warn could devastate rural hospitals already under financial strain.
Medicare Advantage
Most Medicare Advantage Enrollees Face Limited Plan Choices in Concentrated Markets
A new KFF study shows most Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are in highly concentrated markets with limited insurer options, leaving little consumer choice.
Study Highlights Risks and Needs of Homebound Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
A recent study reveals the significant impact of being homebound on health outcomes among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, suggesting a need for targeted care strategies.
CMS Implements New Regulations to Enhance Medicare Advantage
CMS announces a new final rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to improve consumer protections, prevent deceptive marketing, and enhance behavioral health access.
Wellcare Embarks on Innovative Partnership to Propel Value-Based Primary Care Forward
Wellcare teams up with technology firm Pearl Health to elevate value-based primary care, offering Medicare Advantage beneficiaries improved care quality and cost-efficiency through data-driven insights and collaborative risk management.
Study Shows That Medicare Advantage Patients Receive Fewer Home Health Visits
A recent study by the University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine exposes significant disparities in home health care between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare patients, shedding light on potential impacts on patient independence and caregiver burden.
North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Grants Coverage to 600,000 Residents
Learn about North Carolina’s significant step in healthcare as it joins the Medicaid Expansion program, offering comprehensive coverage to 600,000 citizens.
Humana’s Medicare Advantage Value-Based Care Success
Discover how Humana’s Medicare Advantage value-based care plans are enhancing health outcomes and generating significant cost savings in healthcare.
CMS Proposes New Rules to Enhance Fairness for Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries
Explore CMS’s new proposals to regulate agent compensation in Medicare Advantage and improve access to behavioral healthcare, aiming for a more equitable healthcare environment.
Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Witness a Dip Yet Again
A detailed examination of the latest star ratings of Medicare Advantage & Part D plans reveals a decreasing trend for the second successive year.