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How health insurers game Medicare Advantage ratings to boost bonus payments

Humana, UnitedHealth, Aetna, Anthem and other insurance companies that provide Medicare Advantage plans use a tactic known as “crosswalking” to collect additional revenue from the federal government, ... Read More

Medicare routes $16 billion to insurers to offset high drug costs

The federal government has sent a record $16 billion to health insurers that sell Medicare drug plans, a flashing red sign that prescription drug spending is blowing up far beyond expectations. Read More

Medicare Advantage plans to gain $13 billion under Trump changes to star ratings

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 ... Read More

CMS proposes hike in Medicare Advantage payments: 7 things to know

CMS has proposed a number of payment and policy changes to the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs for next year, including an increase in payments to the health insurers who ... Read More

Seniors must pick replacement for discontinued Medicare Advantage plans

FARGO — This year’s open enrollment period for seniors covered by Medicare Advantage plans is causing turmoil for those whose plans are being discontinued — and failure to choose a replacement plan ... Read More