Stories Tagged as
Medicare
Will the Trump administration slash Social Security benefits?
Jan 25, 2017
Marketplace contributor Chris Farrell says Trump's base relies on them.
Will Indiana’s Medicaid template go national?
by
Jed Kim
Nov 29, 2016
The agency's new head is known for expanding the program in Indiana, with restrictions.
Medicare costs rise as doctors perform more tests in office
Aug 12, 2016
Medicare has spent millions on tests and services some say are questionable.
Feds make arrests in alleged Medicaid, Medicare scheme
Jun 22, 2016
The federal government estimates it loses 12 percent of Medicare spending and about 10 percent of Medicaid to fraud and other improper payments.
Health care tax inversions allow double dipping, according to new report
Mar 17, 2016
Companies sidestep taxes that support Medicare or Medicaid, then sell those programs drugs.
Slashing incentives to prescribe expensive drugs
Mar 9, 2016
A new proposal to cut Medicare drug spending costs has left doctors fuming.
Why seniors are flocking to Medicare Advantage
Feb 17, 2016
As insurers reconsider health exchanges, the private plan for over-65s is a draw.
For public good, not for profit.
When it comes to Medicare, you better shop around
Oct 15, 2015
Drug prices change year to year, making real differences between plans.
Rising Medicare premiums mean a big increase for some
Oct 9, 2015
Even state budgets could take a hit.