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Poll: Most are satisfied with their health insurance, but a quarter report denials or delays
A large majority of Americans, 82%, said they’re satisfied with their coverage in the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
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Asian-affinity Medicare Advantage plans demonstrate lower premiums and culturally relevant benefits but substantiate narrower clinician networks and reduced coverage for standard services #MedicareAdvantage. ja.ma/3YAmlaY
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Delayed Care, Denied Claims, Preventable Deaths. Some Medicare Advantage insurers are inappropriately delaying essential medical treatment and denying crucial care for seniors.
Learn more from Diane Archer @socialsecurityworks.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F….
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Delayed Care, Denied Claims, Preventable Deaths #medicareadvantage #warning
YouTube video by Voices of Health Care Action
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What Trump's reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks
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What Trump's reclassification of pot and CBD could mean for seniors, research and stocks
Reclassification to a Schedule III drug and possible Medicare coverage for pot could unlock new investment from pharmaceutical companies.
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While Medicare Advantage Asian-oriented affinity plans offered more culturally relevant benefits and favorable premiums, these plans had narrower physician networks, lower Medicare Star Ratings, and reduced coverage of certain traditional benefits. ja.ma/4iZGvVe
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In a December 15 letter, addressed to Congress, national and state organizations urged Congressional leaders to protect the efficiency adjustment implemented by the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Read more in a Healthcare Innovation article ⬇️
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Primary Care Community Urges Congress to Protect Efficiency Adjustment
Healthcare organizations sent a letter to Congress advocating for the preservation of the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule's efficiency adjustment
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Face the facts here.
Republicans aren’t serious about health care. Republicans have never been serious about health care.
They have no plan. Not even a ‘concept of a plan.’
All they know is what they’re against: Medicare, Medicaid and Affordable Care.
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Mike Johnson’s Health Care Deal Crumbles as Obamacare Deadline Looms
December 15 is the last day for Americans to register for Obamacare open enrollment.
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About a quarter of adults in Wyoming provide unpaid care to family or friends, according to a new study from AARP.
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1 in 4 Wyoming adults are unpaid caregivers for elders, says AARP
That time translates to about $54 million every year that might otherwise be billed to programs like Medicare.
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A STAT investigation reveals how Humana is skewing the debate over how to care for older Americans.
www.statnews.com/2025/12/….
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Data on Humana’s clinics looked dismal. Then its corporate research machine got to work
STAT investigation: Internal documents show how Humana is reshaping the debate over Medicare Advantage.
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Data on Humana’s clinics looked dismal. Then its corporate research machine got to work www.statnews.com/2025/12/….
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Data on Humana’s clinics looked dismal. Then its corporate research machine got to work
STAT investigation: Internal documents show how Humana is reshaping the debate over Medicare Advantage.
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In this cohort study, most health-related social needs (HRSNs) were associated with ED visits, with strongest associations for housing instability and transportation. ja.ma/3N1MbSM
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Health-Related Social Needs and Health Care Utilization
This cohort study of Medicare and Medicaid recipients examines the association of health-related social needs with inpatient and emergency department utilization and whether resolution of health-related social needs is associated with a reduction in utilization.
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Need help with a federal agency? Our office is here to serve you. If you're experiencing passport issues, Medicare and Social Security delays, Veterans Affairs problems, or anything in between, Rep. Sykes is here to help. #WeWorkForYou
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A record Medicare drug payout, and the JPM dodgers www.statnews.com/2025/12/….
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A record Medicare drug payout, and the JPM dodgers
This is the online version of STAT's weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc.
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"He’s 62, and she’s 64; she’s going to get on Medicare next year. Their premium is going to $3,000," Congressman Flood said...
“$3,000 a month is obscene. That buys you the best house in Butler County, Nebraska.”
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Analysis | Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care
As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trump’s party say it’s time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.
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There is a truth that every president learns the hard way about health care: You can build on what people already have, but you can't take anything away, even if people think it's crappy. (This is why Medicare for All will be nearly impossible to pass).
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The consequences for vulnerable people would have been catastrophic, so I'm not saying this in a wistful sense. But I am really curious how bad 2018 would have been for the GOP if McCain had not voted no.
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New research out in @jamanetworkopen.com compares postacute care use & outcomes among Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare beneficiaries ft F. Hutchins, S. Zhong, S. Patel (@PennDGIM) @rachelwerner.bsky.social (@pennldi.bsky.social) & R. Burke (@PennHospitalist) jamanetwork.com/journals/….
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The PCC and 49 national and state organizations are urging Congressional leaders to protect the efficiency adjustment put in place by the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
Read our full statement ⬇️
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Primary Care Community Urges Congress to Protect Efficiency Adjustment - PCC
Washington, D.C. (December 15, 2025) – The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) and 49 national and state organizations are urging Congressional leaders to protect the efficiency adjustment put in place b...
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The Medicare ACCESS Model is a new CMS program that will begin in 2026. It focuses on better health outcomes and greater use of digital health tools. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
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What the New Medicare ACCESS Model Means for People Living With Kidney Disease
ACCESS is a new 10-year national model developed by the CMS Innovation Center set to launch on July 1, 2026. It is designed for Medicare beneficiaries living with chronic conditions like CKD, especial...
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An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults are satisfied with their health insurance coverage overall, including most older Americans and those on Medicare and Medicaid, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
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Poll: Most are satisfied with their health insurance, but a quarter report denials or delays
A large majority of Americans, 82%, said they’re satisfied with their coverage in the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
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Among VA enrollees in New York State, most emergency department visits were financed by non-VA payers, such as Medicare and private insurance, and thus remain invisible to VA care teams. ja.ma/4q3ZWP3
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Murray pushes to halt federal pilot adding AI to Medicare approvals
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Murray pushes to halt federal pilot adding AI to Medicare approvals
The legislation would prohibit the federal government from implementing the Medicare pilot, which is expected to go into effect Jan. 1.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz’s ability to reach an audience is undisputed.
But he now faces a test of whether showmanship and affability can win over public support as he guides major Medicaid changes and oversees soaring costs of Affordable Care Act plans.
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What happened when Dr. Oz took charge of a wonky health agency
The former TV doctor running the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Washington’s wonky health agency, has garnered positive reviews — even from some Democrats.
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