How many pages does it take to explain the basics of the U.S. Medicare program? If you answered "a lot more than it used to", you're right! Each year, legal publisher CCH puts out a book simply titled ...

As a Medicare expert with over three decades of experience, I’ve worked closely with countless individuals, families and professionals navigating the complexities of Medicare. One recurring issue I’ve ...

Can the model generate sufficient clinical improvement to justify the likely distortions that accompany large-scale payment ...

The overwhelming volume of pre-authorization requests in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans has become a primary driver behind the massive denials experienced by beneficiaries. In 2019, the number of ...

Choosing between Medicare Advantage and Medigap remains one of the most important healthcare decisions facing retirees in ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Many decisions older workers must make when contemplating retirement are so fraught that facing them might seem like more work than staying on the job. But Medicare doesn’t have to be one of them.

When it comes to whether a reduction in Medicare regulatory complexity would help practices focus resources on patient care, the answer is yes, according to the 2017 MGMA Regulatory Burden Survey. The ...

Medicare is the federal program that helps older adults manage hospital and medical expenses — yet its rules, deadlines, and ...

Kelly connects with the dedicated team from Hawaii SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program), showcasing how this essential service aids those navigating Medicare complexities. Celebrating ...

The problem is not that price transparency itself has failed, but rather that policy makers have focused their efforts on the wrong place. Over the past 2 decades, American policy makers have invested ...