The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings for 2023.
In all, 57 contracts earned five stars, down significantly from 74 last year. There were 67 contracts that earned 4.5 stars (down from …
Most Americans give healthcare affordability in the U.S. a failing grade, and a plurality gives failing marks to the healthcare system as a whole, according to the latest results from a Gallup poll, conducted in partnership with West Health.
Walgreens is supporting storm relief efforts in communities across Florida, Puerto Rico and other areas impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona by contributing $1 million in aid, including $500,000 each to the Florida Disaster Fund and the American Red Cr…
Medicare Advantage star ratings are expected to decline in this year’s annual ranking of the private Part C and D plans.
Star ratings are expected out today. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has said it would release the star ratings “on …
Anthem has been accused of not verifying the accuracy of diagnosis codes it submitted when seeking reimbursements over a four-year span, and a federal judge has now ordered the insurer to face a lawsuit from the U.S. government.
The suit alleges that t…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently relaxed its masking guidelines for healthcare professionals, but at least one organization is recommending that infection specialists in particular should ignore the change and maintain mandatory …
CommonSpirit Health, the large 142-hospital system, has suffered what the health system called an “IT security incident.”
The incident is impacting some of CommonSpirit’s facilities and some patient appointments have been rescheduled, according to the …
The routine physician’s office visit is experiencing disruption at the hands of virtual care technology. According to the newly released J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study, a growing majority of consumers now say they prefer telehealth …
UnitedHealthcare has introduced its 2023 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, and has promised improved benefits in 2023 for 95% of all individual MA members.
The nation’s largest insurer is characterizing its offerings as providing better a…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Population Affairs, has announced more than $6 million for Title X Family Planning Research grants, Research-to-Practice Center grants and Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation a…
