Dive Brief: CMS’ innovation center is about to roll out a new model allowing insurance plans to take on financial risk for patients enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, Brad Smith, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, said Tuesday at payer lobby AHIP’s virtual conference. The trial will allow managed care organizations… Read More »
Age has its benefits—such as retirement and senior citizen discounts—but it also comes with its share of challenges. As we age, it’s not uncommon to see changes in our health—especially in our vision and hearing. In fact, various studies indicate that anywhere from 10 to 20 percent of those over the age of 70 have… Read More »
Dive Brief: Beneficiaries eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid who choose privately run Medicare coverage, called Medicare Advantage, receive more care and a higher quality of care while costing their insurers less, according to a new analysis from healthcare consulting firm Avalere. Dual eligible beneficiaries attended roughly 12% more office visits than their counterparts in… Read More »