New Issue Brief Examines Effects of Trump-Era Medicaid Policies
April 1, 2021
A new issue brief from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for
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Kaiser Family Foundation Suggests Pathways for Lower Drug Costs
April 1, 2021
High drug prices may keep many people from accessing and affording the medications they need to stay well. In a
How the COVID-19 Relief Bill Helps Older Adults and People with Disabilities
March 25, 2021
The recent COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), makes important changes to help older adults, people with disabilities,
Kaiser Family Foundation Answers Common Questions about Medicare Funding
March 25, 2021
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) recently highlighted some common questions and answers about how the Medicare program is funded. According
CMS Reverses Proposed Change That Would Have Weakened Part D Protections
March 18, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency that runs the Medicare program, recently reversed a change to
Biden Administration Officially Ends Harmful Public Charge Rule
March 18, 2021
Last month, the Biden administration began work to reverse a harmful public charge immigration rule that disproportionately harmed older adults
One Year In, Big Medicare Changes Continue to Help Combat COVID-19
March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) sparked a host of major changes to the Medicare program, including wider use and
MedPAC Reiterates Position that MA Plans Cost More, Responds to Criticism
March 11, 2021
The longstanding position of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is that Medicare spends more overall for enrollees in Medicare
Medicare Rights Testifies on the Future of Telehealth
March 4, 2021
This week, Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi testified at a hearing of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce,
New Analysis Finds That Health Care Spending by Private Insurers Decreases if They Are Reimbursed Using Medicare Rates
March 4, 2021
The United States spends more for health care per capita than other high-income countries and does not have better outcomes
New Issue Brief Examines Effects of Trump-Era Medicaid Policies
April 1, 2021
A new issue brief from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Kaiser Family Foundation Suggests Pathways for Lower Drug Costs
April 1, 2021
High drug prices may keep many people from accessing and affording the medications they need to stay well. In a
How the COVID-19 Relief Bill Helps Older Adults and People with Disabilities
March 25, 2021
The recent COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), makes important changes to help older adults, people with disabilities,
Kaiser Family Foundation Answers Common Questions about Medicare Funding
March 25, 2021
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) recently highlighted some common questions and answers about how the Medicare program is funded. According
CMS Reverses Proposed Change That Would Have Weakened Part D Protections
March 18, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency that runs the Medicare program, recently reversed a change to
Biden Administration Officially Ends Harmful Public Charge Rule
March 18, 2021
Last month, the Biden administration began work to reverse a harmful public charge immigration rule that disproportionately harmed older adults
One Year In, Big Medicare Changes Continue to Help Combat COVID-19
March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) sparked a host of major changes to the Medicare program, including wider use and
MedPAC Reiterates Position that MA Plans Cost More, Responds to Criticism
March 11, 2021
The longstanding position of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is that Medicare spends more overall for enrollees in Medicare
Medicare Rights Testifies on the Future of Telehealth
March 4, 2021
This week, Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi testified at a hearing of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce,
New Analysis Finds That Health Care Spending by Private Insurers Decreases if They Are Reimbursed Using Medicare Rates
March 4, 2021
The United States spends more for health care per capita than other high-income countries and does not have better outcomes