Medicare & Medicaid

There could be "dangerous and unnecessary gaps in coverage and care," groups tell Congress.

This week's top stories include the Mayo Clinic halting the scheduling of appointments for patients in most Medicare Advantage plans, and an Oklahoma City hospital tightening security after COVID-19-related social media posts accused providers of murder.

Opponents fear the Trump-era model will lead to the privatization of Medicare.

The ratings, which will be released in July, will not impact 2022 payment determinations, CMS says. 

UnitedHealthcare, for its part, is negotiating to bring Mayo in-network for MA members, citing the importance of continuity of care.

AHIP agreed that more clinical-trial-based evidence is needed on Aduhelm's benefits and the potential risks to patients.

This week's top stories include Black, Hispanic, Asian American and other minority Medicaid enrollees reporting significantly worse experiences around care access compared to their white counterparts, and Amazon Care expanding in-person services to 20 new cities.

The screening, aimed at early detection of non-small cell lung cancer, will help improve health outcomes.  

The money is going to eight community organizations serving underserved areas to boost vaccine confidence.

Racial and ethnic minority enrollees reported significantly worse experiences on four key metrics, most revolving around care access.