CVS announces initiatives targeting the social determinants of health by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, July 24, 2019 CVS is looking to expand its work on the social determinants of health through its new Destination: Health platform.
Study finds flaws in subsidy eligibility for dual-eligibles by Robert King Monday, July 1, 2019 Dual-eligible beneficiaries dropped from Medicaid still got Medicare Part D subsidies, even though eligibility criteria for both are the same.
New budget boosts health coverage for low-income Californians by Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News Tuesday, June 25, 2019 In California's latest budget, legislators approved $62.4 million to help about 25,000 older people and those with disabilities get free Medi-Cal.
Avalere: Dual eligibles in MA face significantly high needs by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Dual eligible MA beneficiaries are likely to struggle with complex needs, which highlights the importance of making alternative benefits available.
MA outperforms traditional Medicare in cost for dual eligibles by Jacqueline Renfrow Thursday, May 23, 2019 For dually eligible beneficiaries, Medicare Advantage plans outperform Medicare fee-for-service plans, according to a new study from Avalere.
Study: Fraud perpetrators' patients often from vulnerable groups by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Between 2012 and 2015, 1.2 million Medicare patients were treated by providers who committed fraud or abuse—and many were from vulnerable populations.
MedPAC supports proposed hospital quality payment overhaul by Rose Meltzer Friday, September 7, 2018 The proposal would merge two programs, eliminate two more, and increase the withholding amount.
BPC: Oversight of Budget Act's health policies needed by Rose Meltzer Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Medicare-related provisions in the law contain tremendous potential, but ensuring their proper implementation will require some work.
CBO report highlights inefficient managed care trend by Rose Meltzer Thursday, August 9, 2018 Although elderly/disabled and dual-eligible beneficiaries cost the most to insure, most of Medicaid's spending on them is fee-for-service payments.
Meal delivery linked to fewer emergency room visits by Alicia Caramenico Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Tailored meal delivery can save nearly $600 in monthly healthcare costs per beneficiary, according to a new study in Health Affairs.