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.
How hospitals are trying to keep you out of the hospital
By staff WriterPPACA is causing hospitals to take a proactive stance.
September 16, 2013
Scooter Store shutting down after federal scrutinyAccording to congressional testimony, Medicare accounted for about 75 percent of The Scooter Store's revenue.
September 04, 2013
House Republicans criticize rich Medigap plansIn a paper, GOP lawmakers call for changes in cost-sharing rules.
September 04, 2013
House Republicans criticize rich Medigap plansIn a paper, GOP lawmakers call for changes in cost-sharing rules.
September 03, 2013
Is PPACA a Medicare clone?An actuary looks at what the Medicare drug program can teach us about the exchanges.
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.