Federal officials have a plan that could curb billions of dollars in overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans. But will they ...

Medicare Advantage is facing unprecedented challenges from a decrease in reimbursement rates and the federal government’s ...

Rising costs coupled by flat rates set by the Trump administration for Medicare Advantage could trigger withdrawals of health insurers from markets across the U.S.

I’ve written before about the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans, which can include dental and vision coverage, as well as nice perks like gym memberships that I’ve used. But it turns out the plans ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, “Health Policy at a Crossroads,” produced with the support of the Commonwealth Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, prior authorizations and claim denials complicate this increasingly popular ...

In addition to Original Medicare’s benefits, Medicare Advantage plans often include extras, like dental, vision, and fitness. Consider your overall health, budget, and location when choosing a plan.

There’s a lot of negative news surrounding the government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Mistakes by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health top that list.

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ...

Star ratings can offer useful insight into how Medicare Advantage plans perform across various metrics. Earning an overall rating of 5 stars is rare and indicates superior quality, according to the ...

WASHINGTON — Medicare Advantage, which funnels government healthcare benefits through privately run managed-care insurers, has grown so fast that within months it’s expected to be the dominant form of ...