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3 big reasons Medicare supplemental insurance makes sense now
Not sure if a Medicare supplement insurance plan is worth it now? Here are three major reasons why it could be.
TV’s ‘Dr. Oz’ is sworn in as head of the agency responsible for Medicare and Medicaid
TV’s ‘Dr. Oz’ is sworn in as head of the agency responsible for Medicare and Medicaid during a ceremony at the White House.
Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free
The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these ...
US officials target undocumented immigrants using Medicare data
U.S. immigration officials and the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are seeking to use a sensitive Medicare ...
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How Medicare Advantage Is Helping Bend The Cost Curve
As policy makers consider programmatic changes that would restrict MA plans’ ability to manage care, they should be mindful ...
Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut
Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.
UnitedHealth Shares Tumble After Earnings Fall Short Due to Medicare Issues
The healthcare giant slashed its 2025 projections, citing higher-than-expected costs for people enrolled in its Medicare ...
Dr. Oz’s impact on Medicare and Medicaid: Key insights for retirees
So far, Oz has been tight-lipped on what he thinks about potential cuts to Medicaid, dodging questions during his hearings ...
Medicare Advantage’s ‘secretive maze’ of costly marketing and incentives needs an overhaul, Senate report says
The “secretive maze of marketing and enrollment incentives” surrounding Medicare Advantage costs taxpayers extra money and ...