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UnitedHealth accused of using ‘aggressive’ tactics to boost government payments
8+ mon, 18+ hour ago (546+ words) The controversial healthcare conglomerate is accused of systematically diagnosing patients with as many conditions as possible to maximize Medicare subsidies UnitedHealthcare and its parent company, UnitedHealth, used "aggressive strategies" to milk American taxpayers by diagnosing Medicare patients with as many…...
Older Americans set to see Medicare cost rise after Trump kills key subsidy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (553+ words) Decision to eliminate concession could mean higher monthly insurance premiums for millions of people The Trump administration has announced it will end a temporary subsidy that reduced monthly Medicare premiums by an average of $16, meaning costs are likely to rise…...
Supreme Court rejects Eli Lilly challenge to Civil War era law on Medicaid fraud
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (386+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge from drugmaker Eli Lilly to a Civil War-era whistleblower law. This law has recovered billions of dollars by allowing private individuals to bring fraud lawsuits on behalf of the federal…...
Yoga for over-60s: Six ways it can boost your health and wellbeing
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (885+ words) Whether you’re completely new to yoga or curious about returning to it later in life, starting after 60 can bring a wide range of benefits Turning 60 often marks the beginning of a new phase in how we look after both our…...
Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (707+ words) Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue for 2026. Most markets will still…...
Medicare launches pilot program using AI to approve or deny treatment claims
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1119+ words) The six states participating are Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on…...
Be Well: Medicaid 'spend down' strategy can cover high long-term care costs. But do not go it alone
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (516+ words) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their…...