Medicare Advantage News Monitoring

Medicare or Medicare Advantage — CT employees want a choice

Support unbiased journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. In September 2021 an X-ray for shoulder pain inadvertently found a mass in my right lung. The radiologist wrote in her report that it was highly likely cancer. …

Letters: Ben Aste; Medicare Advantage

Potential loss of Eagles shows that we need Ben Aste The potential loss of the Colorado Eagles and new arena to Greeley is a devastating blow to Larimer County. As a hockey player myself, I can tell you the hockey community has been looking forward to new …

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Releases 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings

Introduction October 12, 2024 - Ensuring that Medicare works for seniors and people with disabilities, and that people with Medicare have access to robust, stable, high-quality, and affordable options for the coverage they need, are top priorities for the …

How Medicare Advantage weighs on ASCs, physicians and hospitals

ASCs, physicians and hospitals alike have struggled with declining reimbursements, patient care issues and administrative burdens associated with Medicare Advantage plans — pushing some to drop the program entirely.  ASCs: Many ASCs have long been in …

Vermonters face Medicare Advantage plan changes

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Thousands of Vermonters kicked off insurance through Medicare Advantage plans can enroll in a new program starting next week. State regulators say an estimated 25,000 Vermonters will be impacted. The MVP Medicare Advantage plan …

Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Drop Again

Average Medicare Advantage star ratings have declined once again, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Thursday. For 2025, the average star rating for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug contracts was 3.92, compared to 4.07 for …

Medicare Advantage star ratings fall again in 2025

Dive Brief: About 40% of Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage will earn four or more stars in 2025, a decline from this year, according to data released Thursday by the CMS.  The five-star ratings system aims to help Medicare …

CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plans Rated 4.5 Out of 5 Stars, Among the Highest in NY and the U.S.

LATHAM, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2024 / CDPHP is once again pleased to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rated both its Medicare Advantage PPO plans and Medicare Advantage HMO plans with 4.5 out of 5 …

Alignment Healthcare Continues to Deliver High-Quality Medicare Advantage Plans, 4 Stars or Greater for 98% of Members ...

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) announced today that 98% of its Alignment Health Plan members are enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or greater by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( …

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: sales pitches are often from biased sources, the choices can be overwhelming and ...

The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every October: Should they make changes in their Medicare health insurance plans for the next calendar year? The decision is complicated. Medicare has an enormous variety of coverage …

Aetna shines in Star Ratings with 88 percent of Medicare Advantage members in 4-star plans or higher for 2025

Exceptional service results in highest-ever Aetna member experience score  WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), announced today that 88 percent of its Medicare Advantage (MA) members are in 2025 …

'You better shop': Medicare Advantage enrollment brings prescription drug changes

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — It's a simple thing, but often overlooked: Medicare Advantage plans are government Medicare benefits provided through for-profit insurers, so plan terms can — and do — change every year. If seniors don't like the changes or if …

Clover Health PPO Medicare Advantage Plans Earn 4 Star Rating for 2025

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clover Health Investments, Corp. (Nasdaq: CLOV) (“Clover,” “Clover Health” or the “Company”), today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has increased the Star rating of …

Health First Health Plans’ Gets Members Walking, Talking With ‘Walk It Out’, a Group Activity at Pro-Health & Fitness

adults who pursue exercise and schedule physical activity feel better well into old age HEALTH FIRST Health Plans hosts gatherings every few weeks for its Medicare Advantage members. One of the most popular is Walk It Out, a scheduled group walk that often …

Letter to the editor: Reject Medicare privatization through Project 2025

Editor: Reject Project 2025 — no privatization of Medicare by insurance companies! We must preserve this public good and protect it from Project 2025 (Medicare Advantage plans). This platform intends to line the pockets of private insurers at the expense …

Significant Medicare Advantage Plan Changes Will Occur in Vermont Beginning January 1, 2025

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont residents should be aware of disruption in the Medicare Advantage market and take time to learn about whether their coverage will be impacted and what options are available. Multiple insurers are discontinuing certain plan …

Significant Medicare Advantage Plan Changes Will Occur in Vermont Beginning January 1, 2025

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont residents should be aware of disruption in the Medicare Advantage market and take time to learn about whether their coverage will be impacted and what options are available. Multiple insurers are discontinuing certain plan …

HHS-OIG Issues Unfavorable Opinion Regarding Medicare Advantage, Gainshare Payments to Employers

Highlights The HHS-OIG said it is essential to prevent financial incentives from steering enrollees toward specific Medicare Advantage plans or services in order to avoid undue influence on enrollment decisions Gainshare payments also must safeguard …

‘You better shop’: Medicare Advantage enrollment brings prescription drug changes

Oncolytic Virus Therapy Market Set to Witness Significant Growth by 2024-2031:Oncolytics Biotech Inc, Circio Holding ASA

BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study titled Oncolytic Virus Therapy Market 2024, published by the Coherent Market Insights, offers information on regional and global markets that is expected to …

Medical Billing Outsourcing Market Projected To Witness Substantial Growth, 2024-2031: Kareo, Inc., Cerner Corporation

BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study titled Medical Billing Outsourcing Market 2024, published by the Coherent Market Insights, offers information on regional and global markets that is expected to …

Healthcare Staffing Market Projected To Witness Substantial Growth, 2024-2031: CGM Management, Inc., AMN Healthcare

BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study titled Healthcare Staffing Market 2024, published by the Coherent Market Insights, offers information on regional and global markets that is expected to increase in …

Vici Health Sciences Authorized to Export and Import DEA Schedule I-V Controlled Substances

Expanding Capabilities to Support Complex Clinical Development with Controlled Substance Handling and Compliance ELKRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vici Health Sciences, a leader in pharmaceutical development and …

Nicox and Soleus Sign $16.5 million Royalty and Equity Financing

Press Release Nicox and Soleus Sign $16.5 million Royalty and Equity Financing Gross proceeds of $15 million (€13.7 million) for the sale of Nicox’s net share of the VYZULTA royalty to Soleus Soleus investing $1.5 million (€1.37 million) in Nicox shares, …

Nicox et Soleus signent un accord de financement de 16,5 millions de dollars combinant la vente de redevances et un ...

Communiqué de presse Nicox et Soleus signent un accord de financement de 16,5 millions de dollars combinant la vente de redevances et un financement en fonds propres Produit brut de 15 millions de dollars (13,7 millions d’euros) pour la vente (part nette) …

New Dental Brokerage Firm Connects Sellers with Qualified Buyers Fast

Dental Pitch Brokerage helps dental practice owners connect with buyers faster through live pitch events, attracting private equity, DSOs, and eager investors. WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dental …

Cookie Diet announces the launch of new Four-Week Program

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr Siegal’s famous Cookie Diet emerged as a revolutionary approach to weight loss in 1975 and has since gone on to captivate the globe. With over 20 million kilos shed worldwide and more than 500,000 …

ZoomVision Accelerates Growth with Strategic Leadership Hires

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZoomVision, a cutting-edge health-tech startup, today announced the appointment of three seasoned executives to its leadership team. These key hires will drive the company's …

Paralympian joins NHS call for students and young children to get protected against meningitis

The NHS is urging students and parents of young children to get themselves and their loved ones protected against meningitis ahead of an expected surge in cases that typically follow the start of the academic year. Gold Medal-winning Paralympian, Aaron …

Global Panty Liners Market Overview And Statistics For 2024-2033

The Business Research Company's Global Panty Liners Market Overview And Statistics For 2024-2033 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The size of the panty liners market has experienced significant …

Global Pharmacy Repackaging Systems Market Size, Share And Growth Analysis For 2024-2033

The Business Research Company's Global Pharmacy Repackaging Systems Market Size, Share And Growth Analysis For 2024-2033 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The pharmacy repackaging systems market …

Pipettes, Pipettors, And Accessories Market Segments, Drivers, Restraints, And Trends For 2024-2033

The Business Research Company's Pipettes, Pipettors, And Accessories Market Segments, Drivers, Restraints, And Trends For 2024-2033 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The market for pipettes, …

WellMed Bangkok Clinic Announces Major Expansion to Meet Growing Patient Demand

WellMed Bangkok Clinic has announced the grand opening of a major expansion to meet the rising demand for quality healthcare services in Bangkok BANGKOK, BANGKOK, THAILAND, October 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WellMed Bangkok Clinic, a leading …

Harris Dental Cape Cod Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry for Local Families

Harris Dental Cape Cod Offers Specialized Pediatric Dentistry for Local Families BARNSTABLE, MA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harris Dental Cape Cod proudly offers specialized pediatric dental care tailored to local …

EKRUZER Launches Thrilling Alternate Reality Game at PAX Gaming Event in Melbourne

EKRUZER'S ALTERNATE REALITY GAME LAUNCHES MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, October 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EKRUZER is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Alternate Reality Game (ARG), debuting at the PAX Gaming …

Benitec Biopharma Reports Positive Data from Two Subjects Treated with Low-Dose BB-301 in Phase 1b/2a Study Presented at ...

-Subject 1 and Subject 2 experienced durable, clinically meaningful improvements in swallowing at 9-months and 6-months post-BB-301 treatment, respectively, with Subject 2 achieving a Sydney Swallow Questionnaire Score Representative of Clinically Normal …

Altis IDE Study: Two Year Study Reveals No New AEs at 24 Months

Study of women using the Altis device revealed low rates of adverse events in the first year, but raises concerns about long-term effects and device design SANTA BARBARA , CA, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “One …

TRILOGY Presenting Award to Sen. Elgie Sims, Feat. Chicago Historian Dilla as Keynote, at Oct. 24 Mental Health Gala

Chicago-based mental health nonprofit holding Breaking Down Walls Gala, raising funds for communities that need more mental healthcare CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRILOGY, a Chicago-based nonprofit …

Veteran Visionary: Dr. Laura Purdy Expands Healthcare Horizons with Integrity and Innovation

Enlightening Patients and Pioneering Change at SWELL Medical PC MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SWELL Medical PC, spearheaded by the dynamic Dr. Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, a distinguished veteran and innovative …