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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.

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.

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.

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.

Connection Found Between Low-Income Communities And Fewer Hospital Stars

November 29, 2016 Morning Briefing

A study in JAMA finds that a hospital’s rating is heavily influenced by the socio-economic conditions of its community. Also, another study examines how some seniors may not understand the benefits of their Medicare Advantage plans.

As Medicare’s Enrollment Period Nears, Consumers Need To Assess Market Changes

October 10, 2016 Morning Briefing

Seniors who want to join a private Medicare Advantage plan or a drug plan can enroll between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. In other news, one Massachusetts Medicare Advantage plan is trimming its roster of in-network physicians.

Medicare Plans Score Higher Ratings And Millions In Bonuses

By Phil Galewitz March 7, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The share of Medicare Advantage members enrolled in plans with high star ratings has almost doubled since 2013, earning bonuses for private insurers who offer them.

Cigna Reports Profits Fell After Scrutiny Of Medicare Advantage Plans

November 4, 2016 Morning Briefing

Federal officials halted enrollment into the company’s Medicare Advantage plans in January because they alleged there were systemic problems that were keeping seniors from getting services and drugs. The company’s CEO also says he expects that plans on the health law’s marketplace next year will show a loss.

Medicare Temporarily Stops More Insurers From Automatically Enrolling Beneficiaries

October 25, 2016 Morning Briefing

In the “seamless conversion” process, insurers switch marketplace customers to Medicare Advantage plans as the customers reach the age of 65 and become eligible for Medicare. But advocates complain that some seniors would rather be in traditional Medicare or may not know that they have been switched. Also in Medicare news, a federal audit finds problems in payments to chiropractors, Iowa officials say two Medicare supplement companies misled potential customers and federal officials find problems with Medicare Advantage online directories.

Three Key Senators Ask GAO To Investigate Possible Abuses Of The Orphan Drug Act

By Sarah Jane Tribble and Sydney Lupkin March 7, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Amid an uproar over high drug prices, three GOP senators are asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate whether the Orphan Drug Act is being abused.

As Childhood Diabetes Rates Rise, So Do Costs — And Families Feel The Pinch: Study

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez June 20, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Researchers estimated that a year’s worth of care for kids with diabetes cost more than $17,000.

While Washington Fiddles, Calif. Leaders Forge Ideas For Universal Health Care

By Pauline Bartolone April 7, 2017 KFF Health News Original

But it could take years to achieve coverage for everyone — if it happens at all.

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