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Following killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, stories flood social media of denied insurance claims
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Following killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, stories flood social media of denied insurance claims

CNN  

New York CNN — The early morning killing of a top health insurance executive in midtown Manhattan Wednesday has unleashed a flurry of rage and frustration from social media users over denials of their medical claims, a public display of Americans’ pent-up anger at the nation’s complex health insurance industry. Police are exploring whether the words indicate a motive since …

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TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead
3 weeks, 4 days ago

TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — recently held broad investments in health care, tech, and food companies that would pose significant conflicts of interest. Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as …

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TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead
1 month ago

TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead

LA Times  

Mehmet Oz, the former host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” speaks during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — recently held …

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TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead
1 month ago

TV’s Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead

CNN  

KFF Health News — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — recently held broad investments in health care, tech, and food companies that would pose significant conflicts of interest. Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth Group …

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TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run
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1 month ago

TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run

NPR  

TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump's choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz — may have significant conflicts of interest. Oz's positions on health policy have been chameleonic; …

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Medicare drug plans are getting better next year
2 months ago

Medicare drug plans are getting better next year

LA Times  

Every year, Medicare officials encourage beneficiaries to shop around for their prescription drug coverage. “I might be able to afford fresh fruit in the wintertime.” The act, a climate and healthcare law that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris promote on the campaign trail as one of their administration’s greatest accomplishments, radically redesigned Medicare’s drug benefit, called Part D, …

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California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors
5 months ago

California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors

NPR  

California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors toggle caption Judith Dambowic Many seniors are grateful when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. “One of the main benefits of Medigap is that it provides people on Medicare predictable expenses, because people pay monthly premiums to avoid unpredictable expenses if they get sick,” said Tricia …

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More and More People are Enrolling in Medicare Part C plans – One Big Reason is the Benefits and Perks
1 year, 2 months ago

More and More People are Enrolling in Medicare Part C plans – One Big Reason is the Benefits and Perks

LA Times  

Medicare Advantage - an addition to Original Medicare that rolled out in the late 1990s - has changed the scope of the ambitious government program. Well beyond the basic offerings of Original Medicare’s Part A and Part B plans, Advantage plans offer benefits that are both familiar to those used to being on employer- The ‘Big Four’ According to KFF, …

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Medicare Advantage Enrollment is up in SoCal and Nationwide, and More Plan Options are Becoming Available
1 year, 2 months ago

Medicare Advantage Enrollment is up in SoCal and Nationwide, and More Plan Options are Becoming Available

LA Times  

Medicare is big business. During the Annual Election Period - which runs from October 15 to December 7 - enrollees have the choice to change prescription drug plans, enroll in Medicare Advantage plans or return to Original Medicare. In Southern California, Medicare Advantage enrollment figures surpass statewide averages and are similar to the highest rates of enrollment - plans account …

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