The health insurance industry was caught off guard by the federal government’s recent proposal to keep next year’s payments to Medicare Advantage plans mostly flat, and to change a controversial ...

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the federal government eased some of the restrictions placed on the provision of ...

Spending bill passed by the House last week would pay for telemedicine appointments until Dec. 31, 2027, but provides no ...

Medicare Advantage health plans are blasting a government proposal this week that would keep their reimbursement rates flat next year while making other payment changes. But some health policy experts ...

The government proposed boosting payments to Medicare Advantage plans by 0.09% in 2027, below what they and their investors expected. What would it mean for enrollees?

The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the ...

Medicare selects Botox and Trulicity among 15 high-cost drugs for price negotiations under new federal authority, with lower ...

This is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The featured topic includes analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

If a person gets federal employee health benefits (FEHB) as a retiree, they can choose whether to enroll in Medicare Part B. If they do, their FEHB premiums stay the same, but there may be some ...

Waste, fraud and abuse are real at Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, the head of the government’s top watchdog has confirmed in a rare public comment. That includes outright fraud, medically ...

Workers' comp insurers can contest coverage without risking immediate double damages lawsuits, a Michigan appeals court ruled this week in a significant Medicare reimbursement case.