Tag: Medicare and Medicaid

"We have big shortages in healthcare workers," pollster John Anzalone wrote to Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta on Feb. 1, 2015, in illegally obtained emails released Tuesday by Wikileaks. "These are good-paying jobs." (iStock photo)

Emails: Clinton pollster wanted to fully fund Medicaid expansion

Paige Winfield Cunningham · October 18, 2016 3:36 pm

According to a new analysis, the average monthly premium for enrollees in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans would increase to $42.17, up from $38.57. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Medicare drug premiums to jump 9 percent in 2017

Robert King · October 17, 2016 4:59 pm

Nearly 30 million American adults remain uninsured. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Is Obamacare worth saving?

Yevgeniy Feyman · October 17, 2016 4:03 am

Democratic senators are pushing a measure to force 60 votes on any legislation that would change Medicare and Medicaid. (AP Photo)

Docs and lawmakers applaud feds over Medicare overhaul

Robert King · October 15, 2016 4:01 am

The Obama administration revealed a new system for delivering Medicare payments that is aimed at paying doctors based on the care they provide. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Feds overhaul the way doctors get Medicare dollars

Robert King · October 14, 2016 1:58 pm

Medicaid spending by the 31 states that expanded the program is projected to climb 5.9 percent next year. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Medicaid expansion states: Get ready to pay more

Paige Winfield Cunningham · October 13, 2016 1:30 pm

Almost 70 percent of Medicare Advantage plans received top ratings, and 41 percent of drug plans did. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Administration: Quality improves for many Medicare Advantage, Part D plans

Robert King · October 12, 2016 8:35 pm

"This agreement is another important step in Mylan's efforts to move forward and bring resolution to all EpiPen Auto-Injector related matters," said Mylan CEO Heather Bresch. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

EpiPen maker to pay $465 million for overcharging feds

Robert King · October 7, 2016 9:23 pm

Tenet Healthcare Corporation headquarters are shown in Dallas.(AP Photo/LM Otero)

Washington Secrets

Obamacare firm fined over taxpayer-funded birth care for illegals

Paul Bedard · October 7, 2016 4:35 pm

"If physicians are consumed with the administrative burdens under new reporting requirements, this may ultimately threaten the doctor-patient relationship," Rep. Tom Price said. (AP Photo)

GOP warns new Medicare regs will hurt patient health

Robert King · October 7, 2016 3:11 pm

Mylan has drawn bipartisan anger for raising the price of the EpiPen by 400 percent since acquiring it in 2007. The price tag now runs $600 for a two-pack of the life-saving drug. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

EpiPen maker racking up taxpayer dollars

Robert King · October 6, 2016 6:30 pm

Earlier this week, the House Oversight Committee called for more information on the profit Mylan has made from EpiPens after being stymied by CEO Heather Bresch in a hearing last month. (AP Photo)

Feds warned Mylan about Medicaid bilking

Robert King · October 5, 2016 9:47 pm