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Report: 7 Ways Medicare Advantage Is Being Marketed on TV
There are concerns that Medicare Advantage TV ads are misleading patients. A new KFF analysis of Medicare Advantage TV ads found that the ads often rely on celebrity endorsements and suggest that seniors are missing out on benefits that they’re entitled to.
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Introducing MedCity FemFwd, a New Podcast on Women’s Health
MedCity News is launching a new podcast called MedCity FemFwd, which will discuss the breakthroughs and challenges in the women’s health space. In the inaugural episode, Michelle Long of KFF examines whether Opill — the first daily oral contraceptive approved for nonprescription use in the U.S. — will be covered by insurance.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Is Medicaid Expansion Still a Political Wedge Issue?
When Medicaid expansion was first enacted, it was a hot topic debate between Democrats and Republicans. But more and more states are starting to expand Medicaid, including several conservative states.
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Report: MA Enrollment Has Quadrupled in Rural Communities Since 2010
In rural areas, the share of eligible beneficiaries enrolled in MA plans nearly quadrupled from 11% in 2010 to 40% in 2023, according to new research from KFF. This represents 400,000 rural MA beneficiaries in 2010 and 1.8 million in 2023.
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Report: Weight Loss Drugs Cost Significantly More for Americans than Peer Countries
A new KFF analysis compared list prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus and Mounjaro. It found that the U.S. has much higher list prices for these drugs than other peer countries while also having the highest rate of obesity.
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Marketplace Premiums Could Increase by 6% in 2024, Report Shows
ACA Marketplace insurers are proposing an average 6% premium hike for 2024, with inflation being a driving factor, according to an analysis by KFF.
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Report: Fewer Adults Are Interested in Weight Loss Drugs If Not Covered by Insurance
About half of adults, or 45%, said they are at least somewhat interested in taking a “safe, effective weight-loss drug,” according to a new survey by KFF. However, just 16% of adults are still interested in taking weight-loss drugs if they’re not covered by insurance.
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Healthcare Spending Burden Is Higher for Medicare Households than Non-Medicare Households
On average, Medicare households spent 15% of their total spending on health-related expenses in 2021, versus 7% for non-Medicare households, according to a new KFF report.
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Report: 10 Prescription Drugs Took Up 22% of Medicare Part D Spending in 2021
KFF found that the 10 top-selling Part D drugs represented $47.7 billion of the $215.7 billion total gross Medicare Part D drug spending in 2021. Eliquis, a blood thinner by Bristol Myers Squibb, accounted for the most spending out of these 10 drugs at $12.6 billion.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Report: Those With Limited English Proficiency Are More Likely to be Uninsured
Of nonelderly people with limited English proficiency in 2021, 29% were uninsured, versus 9% of English proficient people, according to a new KFF analysis.
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Report: 1.5 Million Medicaid Enrollees Have Been Disenrolled from Coverage
Due to the end of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision, at least 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees have lost coverage as of June 29, according to KFF. About 71% of those who were disenrolled from Medicaid were disenrolled for procedural reasons.
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Survey: 58% Of Americans Had at Least 1 Issue With Health Coverage In the Last Year
Many insured Americans reported challenges with their insurance coverage in the last year, especially those in poorer health and those with mental health conditions, a KFF survey found.
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Report: Medicare Spending Reached $744B in 2022
A new KFF analysis showed that Medicare spending per person increased to $15,700 in 2022 from $5,800 in 2000, representing a 4.6% average annual growth.
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‘We’ve Already Made Changes’ to the System: How Doulas Are Advancing Maternal Health Outcomes
Doulas — who provide physical, emotional and informational support to expectant mothers — have shown to improve maternal health outcomes, but there’s little insurance coverage of their services. That’s starting to change, however, particularly in Medicaid programs.
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Consumer / Employer, Legal, Payers
‘A Proactive and Necessary Step:’ NFPRHA Applauds Proposed Rule on Birth Control Coverage
Under the proposed new rule, employers are no longer able to be exempt from covering contraception due to moral convictions, but religious exemptions still remain. It’s an important move from the government during the reproductive health crisis, one advocate said.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
