Medicare Advantage

The AHA July 11 released its quarterly Health Care Plan Accountability Update, a roundup of news, letters, statements and other resources covering private insurance plans, Medicare Advantage and related issues.
The AHA submitted a statement July 11 for a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on health care transparency and lowering health care costs.
The Healthcare Equality Network July 3 sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressing concerns about claims denials by commercial insurance companies.
TOP NEWSAHA responds to CMS request for information on Medicare Advantage dataThe AHA May 29 submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General last week announced its intent to investigate Medicare Advantage Organizations’ prior authorization denials for post-acute care after a qualifying hospital stay.
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission June 13 released its June report to Congress.
The AHA praised House and Senate leaders in letters June 12 for reintroducing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, bipartisan legislation that would streamline prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans.
AHA expresses support for the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
The AHA expresses support for the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
The AHA greatly appreciates the leadership from this bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives by reintroducing vital legislation to streamline the broken prior authorization process in the Medicare Advantage program. By removing unnecessary barriers that create delays in treatment, this…