Does Medicare cover cataract surgery? What you need to know The answer, like so much about Medicare, isn’t simple. Fortune · Jul 4, 2023
Does Medicare cover dental care? What beneficiaries need to know Currently, regular care like cleanings and fillings, or services like dentures or extractions, are the responsibility of beneficiaries. Fortune · Jun 21, 2023
7 ways to care for elderly parents who live far away Having people who are your eyes and ears on the ground, who can call you if they notice something amiss, is crucial. Fortune · Jun 4, 2023
The digital health divide is working against many people on Medicare. How some groups want to address this 'urgent problem' Among people age 65 and older, just 44% use tablets and only 61% have smartphones, according to Pew Research Center. Fortune · Jun 2, 2023
How the end of the COVID health emergency affects your Medicare The COVID-19 public health emergency that started in January 2020 ended on May 11, 2023 The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Medicare Advantage supplemental health plans draw scrutiny WASHINGTON — Medicare Advantage plans lure customers with television ads promising plans with dental, vision and hearing benefits that traditional Medicare doesn’t offer Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
Medicare Advantage supplemental health plans draw scrutiny - Roll Call Though supplemental benefits often draw seniors to Medicare Advantage plans, insurance experts question their value. Roll Call · May 22, 2023
Seniors got COVID tests they didn't order in Medicare scam. Could more fraud follow? Some seniors got dozens of COVID tests they never ordered. Bad actors may have used seniors' Medicare information to improperly bill the federal government — and could do it again, investigators say. WEKU · May 18, 2023
What Medicare beneficiaries need to know about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency rules Whether Medicare will or won’t cover certain health care costs may now depend on whether you are in Traditional Medicare or a private insurer’s Medicare Advantage plan. Fortune · May 12, 2023
Millions of Americans could save substantially on their Medicare costs with these little-known programs Many Americans over 65 aren't prepared for the high healthcare costs they face when they sign up for Medicare. There are some programs that can help. Fortune · May 9, 2023
COVID mission not accomplished, Joe The national public health dashboard is blinking hazards ahead Salon · May 8, 2023
Prior authorization rules are stressful for Medicare Advantage customers Millions of prior authorization requests are denied every year, leaving some Medicare Advantage customers without adequate care. But changes are coming to fix this. Fortune · Apr 24, 2023
What does the end of the public health emergency for COVID really mean? ATLANTA -- When does the COVID-19 pandemic end? Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023
Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it The end-of-life benefit costs billions a year. A new approach aims to eliminate waste and weed out bad actors, while making the care more inviting to those who most need it. WEKU · Apr 13, 2023
Fortune · Apr 11, 2023 What to know about using a Medicare broker to find the best coverage for you Before hiring a Medicare broker it’s important to understand how they work, how they get paid, and how to separate the best from the rest.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Karl W. Smith: Republicans must get over their fear of Medicare Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy sent a letter last week to President Joe Biden in which he admonished the White House for not taking more seriously talks to raise the nation’s debt limit, currently set at almost $31.4 trillion. The Biden administration responded by saying House Republicans should increase…
Barchart · Mar 29, 2023 Strength in Tech Stocks Boosts Market Sentiment What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.36%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately higher. Strength...
Barchart · Mar 28, 2023 Stocks Slip as Tech Stocks Fall on Higher Bond Yields What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.49%. Stock indexes Tuesday posted moderate losses, with the Nasdaq...
Axios · Mar 28, 2023 The quiet privatization of government health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid have become increasingly dominated by private plans.
Fortune · Mar 25, 2023 Medicare Advantage plans seem enticing, but here are 12 things to know before signing up Medicare Advantage plans are an increasingly popular alternative to Traditional Medicare, but you need to be careful before signing up.
Fortune · Mar 18, 2023 Seniors looking for unbiased answers to their big Medicare questions should be taking advantage of this government program Looking for information on how to choose the best Medicare plan for yours needs? Your local SHIP is here to help.
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 Biden speaks in Las Vegas on prescription drug costs LAS VEGAS — President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged lawmakers to work together to lower drug prescription costs for Americans.
Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023 Feds move to rein in prior authorization, a system that harms and frustrates patients When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative X-ray found irregularities in her chest.
Fortune · Mar 8, 2023 Why CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch wore a 'taking up space' T-shirt on her first day As CVS starts offering primary care services, the CEO talks full-service health care.
Axios · Mar 8, 2023 How major retailers are trying to change how America consumes health care Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Dollar General and other big retailers are elbowing their way into primary care, pushing a customized consumer experience driven by digital health products.