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Patient advocacy groups slam UnitedHealthcare over 'misleading' Medicare Advantage marketing

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Several patient advocacy organizations are urging the Biden administration to look into allegedly misleading marketing from UnitedHealthcare about its Medicare Advantage plans.

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Physician groups decry finalized Medicare payment cuts for 2024 as expenses rise

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The Biden administration Thursday finalized policy changes for Medicare reimbursements in 2024 that will cut payments to physicians by 1.25% compared to 2023. | The Biden administration Thursday finalized policy changes for Medicare reimbursements in 2024 that will cut payments to physicians by 1.25% compared to 2023.

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UnitedHealth Group execs bullish on Medicare Advantage growth amid risk adjustment overhaul

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UnitedHealth Group execs bullish on Medicare Advantage growth amid risk adjustment overhaul pminemyer Fri, 04/14/2023 - 07:47

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Chartis Group: Medicare Advantage's growth is slowing. But don't panic just yet

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Chartis Group: Medicare Advantage's growth is slowing. But don't panic just yet rking Wed, 02/22/2023 - 16:52

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Health Insurance in Aisle 3: Why a Grocery Chain is Working on Medicare

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“You can trust us to help you find the right Medicare coverage for you and your lifestyle,” the tagline reads. It is, specifically, Midwest Heritage, Hy-Vee’s banking, insurance and investments subsidiary, that will implement the Medicare Aisle program.

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Senators working on legislation to reform how Medicare pays physicians

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A bipartisan group of senators announced Friday that they are working on new legislation for “long-term reforms” to physician payments under Medicare and other program changes. | The lawmakers plan to investigate and pass "long-term reforms" that will "ensure financial stability for providers," among other goals.

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Provider groups warn proposed Medicare payment cuts will pinch docs, hamper access to care

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Provider groups are urging the Biden administration to reconsider proposed cuts to physician payments in its annual fee schedule rule, arguing that the cuts could force service and staffing reducti | Provider groups are urging the Biden administration to reconsider proposed cuts to physician payments in its annual fee schedule rule, arguing that the (..)

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