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Falling Medicare Costs and a Big Social Security COLA? Don't Get Too Excited
By Ron MastrogiovanniThe author sees 2023 as an outlier, and an opportunity.
October 20, 2022
Bright Health Raises Cash to Combat $500M LossThe investor group included affiliates of New Enterprise Associates and Bessemer Venture Partners.
October 19, 2022
13 New Tax Numbers to Know for 2023The IRS' inflation adjustments affect tax brackets, estate and gift taxes, and health insurance-related deductions, among others.
October 18, 2022
Missing Medical Appointments Kills Clients: ResearchersA team found one extra death per 333 outpatient visit cancellations.
October 17, 2022
House Democrat Aims to Rename 'Medicare Advantage'Rep. Mark Pocan filed H.R. 9187, which would block the program from calling itself "Medicare."
October 14, 2022
Medicare Advantage Market Still Looks Great: UnitedHealth ExecutivesA small player cut back. A giant is getting ready to grow.
October 14, 2022
Google Sees Strong Shopper Interest in Medicare Advantage PlansThis could be a good year for Medicare plan sales.
October 13, 2022
The Baby Boomers and MedicareIn less than eight years, all U.S. baby boomers will be at least 65.