October 1, 2009
By:Jill Weschler
CMS wants to reduce low-value plans and improve information systems to help seniors shop for the best coverage options
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September 1, 2009
By:Jill Wechsler
Exchanges could channel subsidies, specify plan design and provide an efficient way to enroll members
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July 1, 2009
By:Jill Wechsler
Sin taxes and taxes on benefits could raise a portion of the $1 trillion we need
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June 1, 2009
By:Jill Wechsler
Major concessions aim to dilute support for other, more onerous regulations
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April 1, 2009
By:Jill Wechsler
MedPAC reports 2009 MA payments will be 14% above fee-for-service rates.
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March 1, 2009
By:Jill Wechsler
One way to level the playing field is to offer the public plan through an administered market system.
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January 1, 2009
By:Jill Wechsler
Congress is looking to reign in excessive payment to MA plans, especially PFSS, in order to bring them closer to FFS rates
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December 1, 2008
By:Jill Wechsler
The economy trumps all for President-elect Obama, so healthcare spending must be re-examined if programs stand any chance of succeeding
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November 1, 2008
By:Jill Wechsler
Plans can no longer charge higher copays or limit the number of visits for behavioral or mental health benefits, thanks to a new law
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