Tag: Medicare
UnitedHealth Faces Threat to Medicare Profits
UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest health insurer, is facing serious allegations of abusing the federal Medicare program for financial gain. A recent federal report uncovered that UnitedHealth was diagnosing patients with chronic illnesses such...
Impact of U.S. Election on Medicare, Drug Pricing, and AI
Health care is a significant topic in the upcoming U.S. election, with leaders from different political backgrounds sharing their views on various health care issues at STAT's Summit. Among the topics discussed were Medicare,...
The Troubles Facing Medicare: A Former Official Points to Medicare Advantage
Medicare is facing some challenges, and a former official, Donald Berwick, blames the Medicare Advantage program run by private insurers. Over half of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, and this number...
Expanding Harris’ Medicare at Home Plan to Better Serve Seniors
Imagine a world where your elderly mother could receive quality care at home without bankrupting your family. Now picture that same world, but with a twist: The caregiver isn’t a typical home care worker,...