Medicare & Medicaid
The number of prescription drug plans has dropped to the lowest level since the inception of the Part D program.
Average premiums in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program will remain steady at an estimated $34 per month.
Gradual price hikes, growth in users pushes up spending for the federal prescription drug program.
Among those that did voluntarily switch, the majority went with a plan offered by another insurer.
Programs include payment models focusing on heart attacks, heart bypass surgery and hip fracture surgery.
Improved dental health is a challenge for a program where half of children who were covered before the law took effect hadn't seen a dentist the previous year.
In this year's presidential campaign, health care has taken a back seat. But one issue appears to be breaking through - the rising cost of prescription drugs.
An estimated 10,000 Americans are turning 65 years old each day, and many are choosing Medicare Advantage over traditional Medicare.
While the plan is heralded by many as the flexibility providers and advocates have been pleading for, a lot still remains unknown.
With the reporting and tech burdens high even by large provider standards, solo and small group practices are preparing for a rough entry.