Over 50 legislators request Trump’s CMS to retract the suggested Medicare regulation
EXCLUSIVE: A group of over 50 bipartisan lawmakers is requesting the Trump administration to reconsider a proposed Medicare policy associated with the Biden-era drug price negotiation program, suggesting it might hinder the development of better cancer treatments. In a letter dated September 21, the lawmakers urged Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator of the Centers for […]
Former Georgia lab officials charged with overcharging Medicare $13.7 million for unneeded tests
DOJ Sues Executives Over Alleged Medicare Fraud ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against two former executives of an Atlanta-based clinical laboratory. They are accused of exploiting church events, religious conferences, and senior living communities to amass millions from Medicare through tests that were not medically necessary. The civil complaint […]
Government agency claims Humana and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans are misrepresenting patient data.
Dive Brief: Audits from a federal oversight agency reveal that the two largest Medicare Advantage insurers together overcharged the federal government nearly $180 million in 2020 and 2021. This overcharging was attributed to them inflating the health needs of their members, raising more concerns about potential manipulation of the privatized Medicare program. According to the […]
Newsom states the Democratic Party shares views with the DSA on Medicare for All.
Newsom Defends Ties with Democratic Socialists In a recent discussion, California Governor Gavin Newsom found himself under scrutiny for his stance on the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). He defended the group while suggesting that Democrats should embrace a more inclusive approach rather than distancing themselves from leftist ideologies. This comes at a crucial time […]
Seniors flooded with Medicare calls, receiving 15 daily as open enrollment approaches
Scammers Target Seniors Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment Even though the Medicare open enrollment period is still over a month away, scams are already on the rise. Seniors are being inundated with phone calls, texts, and emails from scammers. Some of these con artists attempt to obtain Medicare numbers by sending misleading messages about missing […]
Scams related to Medicare open enrollment are already being organized for fall.
Medicare Open Enrollment starts on October 15, but it’s important to think about it now — in August. While it may seem early, scammers are well ahead of the game; by the time enrollment kicks off, they’re often wrapping up their schemes, not starting them. As we move into fall, you’ll likely encounter scam calls, […]
Analysts Caution That Law From Biden’s Administration Establishing Medicare Drug Price Controls May Increase Prices
Analysts suggest that Medicare’s drug price regulations might limit Americans’ access to healthcare and potentially increase expenses over time. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted by former President Joe Biden in August 2022, allows the U.S. federal government to negotiate prices for specific high-cost prescription medications included in Medicare, through the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation […]
Recognize the signs of Medicare and Social Security scams
Scams targeting Medicare and Social Security are increasingly targeting seniors by pretending to be trustworthy government programs. These deceitful tactics generate fear regarding benefits, health insurance, or legal issues. Scammers may reach out through various channels like phone calls, texts, emails, and social media, posing as representatives from benefits offices. The primary aim is generally […]
Abdul El-Sayed reveals troubling truths about his ‘Medicare for All’ plan
Abdul El-Sayed, a leftist candidate who won the Democratic primary in Michigan last week, has made bold promises like extending Medicare to cover all necessary medical services. He advocates for a universal Medicare system, claiming it should be available to all Americans from birth to death without any out-of-pocket costs. Now, as he prepares to […]
What would Medicare for All mean for Maine, and what are Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s positions?
Examining Health Care Access in Maine’s Senate Race Access to health care has been an ongoing concern in Maine, which is notable for having the oldest average population in the U.S. “Medicare for All” has gained traction among Democrats as a potential solution. During the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, this idea frequently received […]