Shall we talk about Medicare?

When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, did my 5-year-old self truly comprehend the personal milestone that I would someday reach? Nah. My 5-year-old self couldn’t comprehend that Christmas 1965 would ever arrive, let …

Fiscal impact of expanded Medicare coverage for GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat obesity

About The Study: This economic evaluation estimates that expanded Medicare coverage for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) would increase access and reduce obesity-related comorbidities but impose substantial costs over 10 years. Even …

Dr. Oz vows to 'wage war on fraud, waste, abuse,' preserve Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare MSA vs HSA comparison

MSAs and HSAs are both tax-exempt savings accounts. HSAs are associated with non-Medicare private insurance plans, while MSAs are linked to Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. Although a health insurance plan relating to either account type will have high …

Opinion | Want to cut fraud and waste? Look to Medicare Advantage

If co-presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk really want to find some savings in the administration of Medicare they'd do away with the wasteful program we know as Medicare Advantage. The Washington Post this week backs up what I've been contending …

Medicare and Uber rides: Are they covered?

Medicare may offer some coverage for Uber rides or other transportation services. However, specific rules generally apply. If a person needs transportation to medical appointments, and it is not an emergency, Original Medicare parts A and B may cover all …

Tax Bill would eliminate protections for pre-existing conditions, cuts to Voc Rehab for PWDs and Medicare

The Senate passed its version of the tax bill and now, with the House, is using a “conference committee” made up of members from both chambers to create a combination bill. Bazelon Center has serious concerns with both bills: The Senate bill repeals a …

Does Medicare cover adult day care​?

Original Medicare does not typically cover adult day care. Medicare Advantage plans usually have additional benefits that may include adult day care services. Adult day care services are available in the community and can provide supervised recreational …

Does Medicare cover TULSA-PRO?

Doctors perform transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) procedures using the TULSA-PRO system. This treats people with prostate disease, including prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate. New federal guidance indicates that Medicare may cover this …

Medicare Advantage Use Tied to Costlier Radiotherapy Care

TOPLINE: Patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage received fewer advanced radiotherapy techniques, such as proton treatment and stereotactic radiotherapy, but had greater estimated costs and longer average treatment durations than those with traditional …