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Slowing Down Hospital Discharge Requires Fast Action

By Judith Graham December 1, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Seniors who feel they’re being rushed out of the hospital can file an appeal to halt the process but they need to act fast.

A Consumer’s Guide To Medicare’s New Rules On Doctor Pay

By Steven Findlay November 17, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Federal officials have released final regulations for the new program, which will reward physicians for providing high quality, efficient care.

Federal Officials To Adjust Hospitals’ Penalties For High Readmissions Of Some Patients

April 19, 2017 Morning Briefing

The new formula will provide some relief to hospitals that have large numbers of “dual eligible” patients, or those that are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, because they tend to be poorer and sicker than the general population. Also, Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is pushing federal officials to get tougher with Medicare Advantage plans.

Former Insurance Executive Details How Companies ‘Rigged’ Medicare Payments

May 16, 2017 Morning Briefing

In an interview with The New York Times, former UnitedHealthcare official Benjamin Poehling talks about his allegations that Medicare Advantage plans would list patients as very sick to get better federal payments. In other Medicare news, some groups representing health care providers are asking federal officials to give more consideration to the process of removing Social Security numbers from Medicare ID cards and John Oliver uses his show to skewer a dialysis provider.

Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have A Short Window To Switch Out Of The Plan

January 6, 2017 Morning Briefing

People who signed up for the private Medicare Advantage option can switch back to original Medicare until Feb. 14. Also, government documents show that the federal government didn’t recover millions of dollars in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans.

Government Unveils Proposed Raise In Its Payments To Medicare Advantage Plans

February 2, 2017 Morning Briefing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services suggested an increase of 0.25 percent in pay to the private insurance plans that are an alternative to traditional Medicare. That is less than last year’s increase but generally in line with what analysts expected.

Follow The Money: Drugmakers Deploy Political Cash As Prices And Anger Mount

By Jay Hancock and Elizabeth Lucas and Sydney Lupkin July 24, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Embattled opioid seller Mallinckrodt is one of many pharmaceutical companies boosting political contributions and lobbying on Capitol Hill.

Cardiac Rehab Improves Health, But Cost And Access Issues Complicate Success

By Julie Appleby Photos by Francis Ying August 31, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Research shows exercise-based cardiac rehab programs help heart patients heal faster and live longer. But fewer than a third take part. Time and cost are the main barriers, doctors and patients say.

Study Finds Seniors Benefit When Asked How To Help Them

By Rachel Bluth September 7, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A federally funded research project in Baltimore has potential to help aging-in-place efforts elsewhere, a study in Health Affairs reports.

Syncing Up Drug Refills: A Way To Get Patients To Take Their Medicine

By Shefali Luthra August 8, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A study published in Health Affairs concludes that the idea of coordinating prescription refill timelines for people with multiple chronic conditions could improve their medication adherence and health outcomes.

Protecting California’s Seniors From Surprise Hospital, Nursing Home Bills

By Susan Jaffe August 29, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Lawmakers approve bill to help Medicare patients with “observation care” costs.

California Insurance Commissioner Weighs In Against Aetna-Humana Deal

By Ana B. Ibarra June 23, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Commissioner says $37 billion deal would stifle market competition, raise health insurance rates and reduce access to care.

Getting Doctor Lists Right

By Emily Bazar September 6, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Under a new state law, California consumers could get money back if they were charged out-of-network prices after going to a medical provider who was listed in their health plan’s network.

Younger Seniors Amass More End-Of-Life Care Than Oldest Americans, Study Finds

By Rachel Bluth July 14, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A Kaiser Family Foundation analysis sheds new light on a widely-held belief about the costs of end-of-life care.

As Court Action Continues, DOJ, Aetna Spar Over Insurer’s Reasons For Cutting Back Participation In Obamacare Exchanges

December 13, 2016 Morning Briefing

During the antitrust trial regarding the proposed merger between Aetna and Humana, this issue — and Aetna’s role in the Medicare Advantage market — emerge as key elements in the legal arguments.

FAQ: Hospital Observation Care Can Be Costly For Medicare Patients

By Susan Jaffe August 29, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A guide to help Medicare patients receiving observation care.

Traditional Medicare Not Enough To Combat Monopoly From Aetna-Humana, Feds Argue

December 6, 2016 Morning Briefing

The trial over the companies’ merger kicked off on Monday, with both sides presenting their arguments on how the deal would affect the Medicare Advantage marketplace.

Aetna To Argue Traditional Medicare Will Give Consumers Options Regardless Of Merger

December 5, 2016 Morning Briefing

The company, which is defending its $37 billion deal with Humana, insists that it won’t create a monopoly when it comes to Medicare Advantage plans.

When Medicare Advantage Drops Doctors, Some Members Can Switch Plans

By Susan Jaffe March 29, 2016 KFF Health News Original

In the past eight months, Medicare officials have quietly granted the special enrollment periods to more than 15,000 Medicare Advantage members in seven states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Medical Providers Try Uber, Lyft For Patients With Few Transportation Options

By Zhai Yun Tan August 17, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Some hospitals and other medical providers are experimenting with ride-hailing services to help patients without access to cars get to their appointments.

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