Skip to main content

Quality and Safety

By Jeff Lagasse | 02:44 pm | August 31, 2022
Rather than looking at MA premium prices alone, seniors should consider other factors, such as Star Ratings, a new report finds.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:51 am | August 31, 2022
Nearly all ACOs - 99% - reported and met the quality standard required to share in savings under the Shared Savings Program.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:43 am | August 30, 2022
Medicare would incur extra costs that would be partially offset by reduced costs from treating medical conditions caused by SUD.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:44 am | August 26, 2022
Children, young adults will be impacted disproportionately, with 5.3 million children and 4.7 million adults ages 18-34 predicted to lose coverage.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:28 pm | August 25, 2022
Eighty-six percent of Americans agree that Congress should focus on cracking down on abusive insurance practices.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:40 am | August 25, 2022
Clinical trial results showed 94% of participating patients who use insulin decreasing or eliminating their dosage after one year.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:05 pm | August 23, 2022
The guidance grew out of reforms announced earlier this year meant to improve the safety and quality of nursing home care.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:57 pm | August 18, 2022
Just 38% of MA plan members say they have enough coverage for mental health treatment, down from 39% a year ago.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:33 pm | August 15, 2022
Part D's programmatic structure may lead to plan sponsors preferring higher-cost versions of hepatitis C drugs, OIG finds.
By Jeff Lagasse | 09:05 am | August 15, 2022
It includes a personalized digital care app to help guide members through family planning, including different paths to parenthood.