Medicare Planning
Medicare planning news and analysis, including coverage of the Medicare Advantage program, Medicare supplement insurance, the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly plans.
Medicare scam hits $26 million
By Chelsey EmmelhainzIn another recent Medicare scam, 20 people in California have been charged for fraudulently billing Medicare nearly $26 million.
October 15, 2009
Who has the Advantage?In the hyper-charged health care environment, who knows if the following information will accelerate or derail the locomotive running through Congress. It's worth noting nonetheless....
October 01, 2009
CMS: Many Medicare Advantage Enrollees To Change PlansAbout 7% of Medicare Advantage plan enrollees will have to find new plans in 2010, according to officials at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
September 30, 2009
CMS: Many Medicare Advantage Enrollees To Change PlansAbout 7% of Medicare Advantage plan enrollees will have to find new plans in 2010, according to officials at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
September 18, 2009
Medicare Advantage plans have advantage over FFS18% -- Percent fewer days Medicare Advantage plan holders spent in hospital compared to seniors in fee-for-service Medicare. 27% -- Percent fewer emergency room visits among seniors with Medicare Advantage. 42% -- Perce
September 09, 2009
Part D Rates Miss MarkMany Medicare Part D drug plan carriers continue to generate large, unexpected profits and losses, officials say.
June 30, 2009
Marketing is a contact sportNetworking is truly a contact sport that requires you to be proactive if you're going to win.
May 25, 2009
The real cost of Medicare20% -- Percentage of older Americans who suffer from five or more chronic conditions.