Published 3 months ago

Democrats urge government to rein in Medicare Advantage overpayments and denials

Medicare Advantage plans are being heavily marketed to seniors, with many ads being inaccurate and failing to mention the limitations and disadvantages of these plans.
The predatory marketing of Medicare Advantage has been criticized by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, who has urged the Biden administration to take action. However, proposed rule reforms did not include key recommendations such as banning list acquisition and excessive calls by brokers.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

0 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

The Washington Post

Analysis | Biden cracks down on prior authorization – but there are limits

Starting in 2026, some insurers, including Medicare Advantage and Obamacare plans, will have to follow new rules governing pre-approvals.

3 months ago

Read Full Article

The Hill

Biden administration cracks down on prior authorization

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Biden administration cracks down on prior authorization A federal rule released Wednesday aims to streamline the prior authorization process used by insurers to approve medical procedures and treatments. © AP The move was welcomed by hospital and physician…

4 months ago·Washington, United States

Read Full Article

Bloomberg

Astra, AbbVie Slammed by Warren for ‘Abusing’ Drug Patent System - BNN Bloomberg

AstraZeneca Plc, GSK Plc, AbbVie Inc. and other drugmakers are making “sham” claims to drug patents that drive up prices by preventing competition, US Senator Elizabeth Warren said in a series of letters to companies.

3 months ago·United States

Read Full Article

News Medical

Medicare Advantage is popular, but some beneficiaries feel buyer’s remorse

Medicare Advantage plans are booming — 30.8 million of the 60 million Americans with Medicare are now enrolled in the private plans rather than the traditional government-run program.

3 months ago·United States

Read Full Article

Real Clear Politics

Biden Admin Threatening Medicare Advantage Plan

Medicare Advantage greatly aids overall Medicare solvency and delivers better value for taxpayers, consumers and seniors. So why the cuts from the Biden administration?

3 months ago·Chicago, United States

Read Full Article