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Jefferson Health Plans had big gains in Medicare Advantage during open enrollment last year
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (368+ words) Jefferson remained in sixth place in Southeastern Pennsylvania behind leader Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Cigna, despite strong growth. Jefferson Health Plans added nearly 12,000 new customers to its Medicare Advantage plans during the open enrollment period for coverage…...
ArchWell Health is a new primary care provider for Philadelphians with Medicare Advantage
3+ week, 1+ day ago (41+ words) ArchWell Health is a new primary-care provider for Philadelphians with Medicare Advantage'Inquirer.com ArchWell Health is a new primary care provider for Philadelphians with Medicare Advantage Five of its eight planned clinics will be in in former Rite Aid stores....
These 3 policy moves are likely to change healthcare for older people
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1381+ words) Two Trump administration regulatory rollbacks affect nursing home staffing and homecare workers, and a new AI experiment in Medicare has alarmed eldercare advocates and congressional Democrats. Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members of the Nursing Home Reform Coalition…...
What Medicare can learn from Best Buy and Walmart | Expert Opinion
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (518+ words) Medicare's drug payment plan is a good deal for seniors, but few know about it. Imagine you are a 70-year old patient sitting in your oncologist's office, processing a life-altering diagnosis. Your doctor prescribes a pill for your cancer that…...
The way we treat older adults transitioning to long-term care is ‘garbage’ | Opinion
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (825+ words) There is no coordinated system in place to help older adults and their families transition to long-term care and navigate the inevitable healthcare challenges they will face. I am not new to end-of-life care " as a nurse and someone who…...
Medicare costs will eat a big chunk of older Americans’ Social Security cost-of-living increase next year
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (794+ words) It's official. Medicare costs will eat up much of older Americans' Social Security cost-of-living increase next year. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, doctors' services, durable medical equipment and preventive service, will be $202.90 in…...
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15. Here’s what’s new for 2026.
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (962+ words) Provider directories for Medicare Advantage and AI prior authorization in select states are among the changes in stores for 2026. New doctor directories, updated drug costs, and a pilot run in New Jersey of using artificial intelligence to approve certain procedures…...
Volunteers aren’t extra — they’re essential to nursing home care | Opinion
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (774+ words) We've medicalized long-term care so much that we've forgotten the people at its heart. But care can't be complete without connection. I didn't plan to work in long-term care. I was a music major, performing in nursing homes to bring…...