Government watchdogs attack Medicare Advantage for denying care and overcharging
Merced Sun-Star· 9 hours agoCongress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government ...
Big Win for Patients: Aetna Drops Prior Authorization for Most Cataract Surgeries
Newswise· 13 hours agoWhile it remains unclear why these two states are excluded from the rollback, the American Academy of Ophthalmology will continue its effort to protect...
Alignment Healthcare Will Expand Medicare Advantage To Lucrative Florida And Texas Markets For 2023
Forbes· 2 days agoAlignment Healthcare, a fast-growing health plan for seniors, is expanding into two new markets for...
What Happens to Medicare if I Join My Employer’s Plan?
AARP· 2 days agoIf you or your spouse return to work after you’ve enrolled in Medicare and the employer is offering health insurance, you may be able to opt out of Part B so you don’t have ...
Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealthcare reach network agreement
The Fargo Forum· 1 day agoIn February, the news broke that Mayo Clinic would not treat patients covered by UnitedHealthcare’s ...
The Supreme Court Denies Petition Challenging CMS’s Overpayment Rule
The National Law Review· 4 days agoWith this denial, the Overpayment Rule remains in full force and effect, and UnitedHealthcare...
Lawmakers Argue for Changes in Prior Authorization Processes
Medscape· 13 hours agoMedicare plans manage the prior authorization process, following testimony from a federal watchdog organization about improper denials of payment for care. About 18% of payment ...
Aultman Hospital July HealthTalks
Salem News· 5 days agoCANTON – Aultman Hospital presents the following free HealthTalks programs during the month of July. All sessions will be held on Zoom and reservations are required. Sign up at www.aultman.org ...
Denials in Medicare need probe
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette· 3 days agoAccording to the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Medicare Advantage plans denied 13% of services requested and...
What Is a Medicare Summary Notice?
AARP· 1 day agoPage 4 includes information about how to file an appeal if you disagree with a coverage decision, payment decision or payment amount; the date Medicare must receive your appeal ...