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Medicare Advantage Under Scrutiny: New Sheriff in Town

Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his television appearances advocating for private Medicare plans, made a bold statement on Friday promising to crack down on fraud within the Medicare program. This announcement comes as Oz...
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Home Improvements for Aging Independence: Medicare Coverage Challenges

Chikao Tsubaki, an elderly man in his mid-80s, faced a series of health challenges, including a stroke, lymphoma, and prostate cancer. Fatigued, isolated, and unsteady, Tsubaki's quality of life was at risk. However, his...
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Medicare Telehealth Coverage Concerns: TikTok Video Raises Alarm

Last week, a video posted on TikTok by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) sparked a frenzy on social media, claiming that Medicare would cease covering telehealth services as of April 1st. The clip, reaching Khanna's...
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Medicare Enrollment Forms No Longer Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

In a recent development, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to remove questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity from certain enrollment application forms. This decision comes in response to...
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Medicare Negotiating Obesity-Drug Prices, Novartis 340B Lawsuit, Pharma News

**Medicare to Negotiate Prices for Obesity and Diabetes Drugs, Novartis Sues Over 340B Program**In a groundbreaking move, Medicare officials have announced plans to engage in price negotiations for two major drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy,...