[2022] The Dark History of Medicare Privatization

Medicare Advantage was supposed to be a money-saver. It’s now become a costly, unaccountable cash cow for private insurance companies that is swallowing traditional Medicare.

The Dark History of Medicare Privatization

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Medicare goes “woke”?! 😉

CMS Unveils ACO REACH: What you Need to Know

The Geo Direct Contracting model is scrapped, and ACO REACH is replacing GPDC…

A new incentive will help to address health equity.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance companies are licensees, independent of the association and traditionally of each other, offering insurance plans within defined regions under one or both of the association’s brands. Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers offer some form of health insurance coverage in every U.S. state. They also act as administrators of Medicare in many states or regions of the U.S.

Medicare Part B premiums to decrease for the first time in over a decade

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced that Medicare Part B premiums will decrease in 2023, marking the first time this cost has been lowered in more than a decade.

Medicare Part B premiums to decrease for the first time in over a decade

Next year it will go back up because Biogen will probably raise the price of Aduhelm. I guess $5 is another can, or two, of cat food. 🤷🏼‍♀️