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Lack of Dental Coverage has Real Costs and Consequences for People with Medicare
This week, the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an issue brief examining the issue of oral health for people...
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Why Do People Leave Medicare Advantage for Original Medicare?
This week, researchers released an analysis of patterns in Medicare showing that people with high needs—like significant chronic illness—and people...
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Many Older Adults with Medicare Not Getting the Long-Term Help They Need
A new study by the Commonwealth Fund examines the use of long-term services and supports (LTSS) among Medicare beneficiaries age...
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CMS Announces New Model to Reduce Unnecessary Emergency Department Use
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—the agency that oversees the Medicare program—announced a new model within traditional...
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Cardiovascular Preventive Medicine Saving Lives and Saving Medicare Money
Though it’s well known that preventive care can improve health and save lives, establishing that preventive care can also save...
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CMS Completes Rollout of New Medicare Cards Ahead of Schedule
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—the agency that oversees the Medicare program—announced that they finished the...
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Medicaid Changes Likely in 2019
As 2019 gets underway, the Medicaid program continues to be in the spotlight. This week, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)...
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Administrative Proposal to Lower Medicare Drug Prices Shows Promise but Risks Remain
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—the agency that oversees the Medicare program—announced new proposals that could...
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Leveling the Medigap Playing Field
At the Medicare Rights Center, we encourage states to provide equal protections for people with Medicare, regardless of age. Last...
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Medicare Advantage Directories Remain Full of Errors Due to CMS Inaction
It is important that Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs) supply complete, accurate, and easily accessed provider directories to ensure those who...
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