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The Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare Radiotherapy Debate

April 2, 2025

Medicare Advantage (MA) has become a popular choice among seniors. More than half of Medicare beneficiaries have chosen MA over Traditional Medicare (TM). This shift raises questions about the quality of care, especially when it comes to cancer treatment. Radiotherapy is a common treatment for canc

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Veterans' New Health Plan Options: What's the Deal?

March 28, 2025

Veterans have a new option for health coverage. These are called Veteran Medicare Advantage affinity plans, or VMAPs. They are designed to attract veterans, including those who already have the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) coverage. This is a big change. Before this, there wasn't much in

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Dr. Oz's Tax Tangle: A Clash of Views

March 15, 2025

The spotlight is on Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is up for a big job. He is nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But there's a twist. Some Democrats think he might not have paid his fair share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. They say he paid very little in 2022 and nothing

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Dr. Oz's Big Plans for Medicare and Medicaid

March 15, 2025

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former TV host and heart surgeon, is up for a big job. He wants to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This job is huge. It's about managing nearly $1. 5 trillion spent by the government on health insurance for seniors and low-income Americans. This includes Medicar

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Dr. Oz's Big Day on Capitol Hill

March 14, 2025

Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to face some tough questions on Capitol Hill. He's up for a big job, leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. This means he'd be in charge of a huge amount of money, nearly $1. 5 trillion, for federal healthcare spending. That's a lot of cash to manage. Oz is known for hi

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Medicare's Wild Ride Through Changing Healthcare Landscapes

March 1, 2025

Medicare's 60th anniversary is a big deal. It's not just about the program itself, but how it has navigated through different healthcare markets over the decades. Let's dive in. First off, when Medicare was first being debated, people thought of government programs and markets as complete opposites

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Medicare Advantage: What's the Deal?

March 1, 2025

Medicare Advantage has become a big part of the healthcare system. It all started with a major change in 2003. The government decided to boost private managed care plans for Medicare. This shift aimed to improve how Medicare benefits were delivered. The idea was to make things better for everyone.

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Medicare's Milestone: Navigating the Future of Healthcare for Millions

March 1, 2025

Medicare, a program that has been around for 60 years, is a big deal. It provides health insurance to 67 million people, including seniors and those with disabilities. It's loved by people from all political backgrounds. It has also played a big role in increasing life expectancy and reducing health

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The Ups and Downs of Health Policy: What Orthopaedic Surgeons Need to Know

February 18, 2025

Imagine you're an orthopaedic surgeon. You've got a lot on your plate, and now you've got to deal with health policy changes. Where do you even start? First, let's talk about money. Medicare, the big health insurance program for seniors, has been cutting payments to doctors for years. Since

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CVS: The Comeback Kid of 2025?

February 13, 2025

CVS Health, a company that had a rough 2024, is showing signs of a comeback. Investors are taking notice, especially after the company's impressive fourth-quarter earnings report. Shares of CVS have surged by over 45% this year, outperforming rivals like Walgreens, which has only seen a 3% increase.