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.
House Republicans criticize rich Medigap plans
By Allison BellIn a paper, GOP lawmakers call for changes in cost-sharing rules.
September 03, 2013
Can Medicare Advantage survive PPACA?Medicare Advantage plans may look a lot different due to Obamacare.
August 26, 2013
Feds insist doctors still take MedicareHHS says more doctors are accepting Medicare, despite fears doctors are fleeing the program.
August 26, 2013
Feds insist doctors still take MedicareHHS says more doctors are accepting Medicare, despite fears doctors are fleeing the program.
August 23, 2013
U.S. says more doctors accept Medicare patients, access 'excellent'After thorough examination, it looks like a mild case of paradox.
August 05, 2013
Medicare penalizes hospitals for readmission ratesMedicare says 2,225 hospitals are reporting readmission rates that need to be lowered.
August 05, 2013
Medicare penalizes hospitals for readmission ratesMedicare says 2,225 hospitals are reporting readmission rates that need to be lowered.
July 19, 2013
Democrats praise GOP doc fix effortMedicare reimbursement changes could affect commercial health plan provider networks.