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Audits — Hidden Until Now — Reveal Millions In Medicare Advantage Overcharges

Government audits uncovered about $12 million in net overpayments for the care of 18,090 patients sampled, though the actual losses to taxpayers are likely much higher.

Nov 22, 2022

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Researcher: Medicare Advantage Plans Costing Billions More Than They Should

Switching seniors to Medicare Advantage plans has cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars more than keeping them in original Medicare.

Nov 11, 2021

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Judge Orders Preliminary Injunction Against Trillium and Health Net

Oct 21, 2019
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Medicare Advantage Tool To Lower Drug Prices Crimps Choice

New rules allow Medicare Advantage plans to add restrictions on expensive, injectable drugs.

Sep 17, 2018

Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Alleging Massive Medicare Fraud By UnitedHealth

Mar 29, 2017

Uncertain Fate Of Health Law Giving Health Industry Heartburn

Six years into building its business around the Affordable Care Act, the nation’s $3 trillion health care industry may be losing that political playbook. Industry leaders, like many voters, were stunned by the election of Donald Trump and unprepared for Republicans’ plans to “repeal and replace” Obamacare.

Nov 22, 2016

Medicare Plans Score Higher Ratings And Millions In Bonuses

Apr 22, 2016

Coinsurance Trend Means Seniors Likely To Face Higher Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs, Report Says

Mar 18, 2016

Cigna Profits As Medicare Softens Penalty Policy

Mar 11, 2016

Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker on the Continued Stability of Medicare Advantage and Part D

Sep 23, 2015