RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference
The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them if confirmed. We ...
Trump Order Didn’t Reverse All of Biden’s Measures to Lower Drug Costs
President Donald Trump rescinded an executive order issued by former President Joe Biden aimed at finding new models for ...
Democrats want answers on cost-cutting prescription payment models abandoned by Trump
House Democrats want to know what the Trump administration plans to do after it rescinded a Biden-era executive order to ...
Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.
An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently ...
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Trump's CMS signals flexibility on Medicare drug price negotiation, sparking new questions for RFK Jr.
The Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has signaled that it will be revamping the process ...
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MA plans’ use of prior authorizations climbs again, despite heightened pressure to limit tactic
MA plans required prior authorizations about 125 times more often than regular Medicare in 2023, demonstrating the barriers patients face in accessing care.
What is the deductible for Medicare Part A in 2025? This is the annual amount
Medicare Part A plays a crucial role in covering hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice and some home health ...
If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025
Many of the 61 million Americans with Medicare are wondering whether their out-of-pocket health costs will be higher in 2025 ...
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RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the ...
Fact Check: Insulin cap for Medicare unaffected by Trump order on prescription drug costs
A provision about insulin in the Inflation Reduction Act is conflated with a 2022 executive order by former President Joe ...
Medicare's At-Home Care And Telehealth Restrictions In 2025 Could Limit Access To Affordable Healthcare – Here's What You Need To Know
Access to telehealth and hospital-at-home care has been a lifeline for many older Americans. However, recent changes to ...
On Medicare and Need Telehealth? You Have Three More Months to Use These Services
All Medicare beneficiaries still have access to telehealth services until March 31. Starting April 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services.