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Medicare to cover Novo’s obesity drug for some patients

Health Care Dive

Two weeks after the FDA updated Wegovy’s label, Medicare changed its stance to allow people with a history of heart disease to receive treatment, a shift that could further boost access to the fast-selling medicine.

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KFF: A look at healthcare spending trends in Medicare households

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare households are spending far more on healthcare than other households, according to a new KFF analysis. Medicare households are spending far more on healthcare than other households, according to a new KFF analysis.

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Walgreens to accept Medicare Advantage OTC benefits online

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Walgreens will now accept a slew of Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits online, including the option for home delivery, the company announced this week. Walgreens will now accept a slew of Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits online, including the option for home delivery, the company announced this week.

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Medicare Advantage beats traditional Medicare in important categories: report

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Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries have fewer inpatient hospital stays and emergency department visits than beneficiaries in traditional fee-for-service Medicare, according to a

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Chartis: A look at Medicare Advantage enrollment trends in 2024

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Medicare Advantage (MA) growth has broadly slowed, but the biggest players in this space continue to claim the lion's share of this expansion, according to a new report from healthcare consultant C | Medicare Advantage growth has broadly slowed, but the biggest players in this space continue to claim the lion's share of this expansion, according (..)

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CMS seeks input on improving transparency in Medicare Advantage

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking feedback on how to increase transparency around Medicare Advantage and improve data capabilities. |

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Cigna is still interested in Medicare

Health Care Dive

The health insurer sees Medicare Advantage as an area for future growth, despite selling the division for $3.7 billion earlier this week. Cigna’s CEO called the sale a “win-win” on a call with investors Friday.

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