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's Bill for Artificial Feet is Questioned
By Ricardo Alonso-ZaldivarThe cost spike in Medicare's bill for artificial feet highlights basic questions about affordability, technology and appropriate care that continue to plague the program.
February 13, 2012
Ill. Man Gets 3 Years in Erectile Pump Medicare CaseProsecutors say the defendant traded free medical equipment and supplies for Medicare information.
February 09, 2012
Medicare Enrollers Test Tablet AppCoventry Health Care says putting mobile devices in agents' hands cut processing time.
February 06, 2012
Moody's Seeks Medicare Advantage DetailsAnalysts say the early numbers look good but are too hazy to allow for apples-to-apples comparisons.
February 06, 2012
Moody's Seeks Medicare Advantage DetailsAnalysts say the early numbers look good but are too hazy to allow for apples-to-apples comparisons.
January 27, 2012
Inspector: Medicare Can't Count Its DoctorsAn official says CMS has no way to know whether it's really scaring providers off.
January 27, 2012
Inspector: Medicare Can't Count Its DoctorsAn official says CMS has no way to know whether it's really scaring providers off.
January 12, 2012
The Bloodying of PolitiFact (Columbia Journalism Review)Few people, journalists included, understand Medicare, but it impacts all of us, and its important.