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"The model also includes payment streams for hospitals and primary care practices, while patients should be able to get more screenings and referrals to community resources like housing and transportation." per the article

🏥🩺 Demystifying Medicare 🧩💼 Hey there, it's Tim! Today, I'm here to unravel the mysteries of Medicare for you. Let's break it down step by step: 🔍 Eligibility: Medicare is mainly for those aged 65+, but it's also available to certain younger individuals with disabilities and those with end-stage renal disease. 📚 Parts: There are four key parts to Medicare: Part A: Covers hospital care, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and some home health care. Part B: Includes doctor's visits, outpatient services, preventive care, and medical equipment. Part C (Medicare Advantage): Offered by private insurers, it combines A and B, often with prescription drug coverage and more. Part D: Focuses on prescription drug coverage to help with medication costs. Remember, coverage can vary, so it's vital to choose a plan tailored to your needs. Reach out to me today for personalized guidance! 📞💬 #TimCroteauInsurancePlanning #InsuranceAdvocate #MedicareMadeEasy #HealthcareExplained #TrustedAgent #InsuranceInsights #InsuranceMatters

How did Medicare begin? Going from 0 to 19 million enrollees in year 1! What are some other milestones? See below ⬇ If you are a leader in the Medicare space understanding the history of Medicare is foundational. Here are some major milestones: -1965 - Medicare Begins with 19 million enrolling in year 1 -1972 - extends eligibility to under 65 / disabled -1980 - federal standards for Medigap established -1989 - introduction of the Physicians Fee Schedule -1990 - standardization of Medicare Supplement benefits -1997 - Beginnings of Annual Election Period -2003 - creation of MA, PDP, redefined benefits covered by MS -2015 - restriction of Medigap first dollar coverage plans Get the full deep dive, along with 3 important links and a Data Visual of the week here: https://lnkd.in/g7Fw_NKy

A bill that would expand eligibility for MinnesotaCare, allowing anyone to buy into the program as part of a public option on MNsure starting January 1, 2027, was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on March 14. Supporters of the public option argue that it is needed to address the severe problem of underinsurance caused by patients purchasing high-deductible products that do not provide adequate coverage. Opponents argue that adding more Minnesotans to public programs that pay low reimbursement rates will increase financial pressures on clinics and hospitals. Read on here: https://lnkd.in/gRStZBgx #InsuranceReform #Sustainability #HealthcareForAll

Our physicians face an on-going challenge with the Medicare physician payment system, impacting our ability to provide quality care to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Congress has yet to pass a comprehensive fix for over two decades, leaving doctors and patients in a constant struggle.   Rick Snyder MD, FACC calls our attention to important information on an upcoming bipartisan bill, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (HR 2474), which offers hope for a more stable and rational Medicare payment system. This bill aims to ensure physicians receive inflationary updates, like most other Medicare providers.   If you're concerned about access to quality healthcare for our seniors and want to take action, please take a moment to read this insightful article by Dr. Snyder - HeartPlace Cardiologist, President of the Texas Medical Association, and USHV Board Member. https://lnkd.in/eaQphJqR

If healthcare data intrigues you, register today for this webinar with Inovalon and Harvard Medical School experts, Wednesday September 6th at 12pm ET. The panel will share insights that reveal how Medicare Advantage enrollees differ from Fee-for-Service enrollees. Powered by Inovalon's primary source dataset, this study is the first of its kind to explore the comparison of Medicare populations at a critical point in beneficiaries' journey: before and after initial Medicare enrollment at age 65. Here's the link to register: http://ow.ly/FQiT104SIcz #MedicareAdvantage #FeeForService #HealthcareInsights

Letting folks know about this upcoming conference full of good info.

If healthcare data intrigues you, register today for this webinar with experts from Inovalon and Harvard Medical School. The panel will share insights that reveal how Medicare Advantage enrollees differ from Fee-for-Service enrollees. Powered by Inovalon's primary source dataset, this study is the first of its kind to explore the comparison of Medicare populations at a critical point in beneficiaries' journey: before and after initial Medicare enrollment at age 65. Here's the link to register: http://ow.ly/FQiT104SIcz #MedicareAdvantage #FeeForService #HealthcareInsights

If healthcare data intrigues you, register today for this webinar with experts from Inovalon and Harvard Medical School. The panel will share insights that reveal how Medicare Advantage enrollees differ from Fee-for-Service enrollees. Powered by Inovalon's primary source dataset, this study is the first of its kind to explore the comparison of Medicare populations at a critical point in beneficiaries' journey: before and after initial Medicare enrollment at age 65. Here's the link to register: http://ow.ly/FQiT104SIcz #MedicareAdvantage #FeeForService #HealthcareInsights

If healthcare data intrigues you, register today for this webinar with experts from Inovalon and Harvard Medical School. The panel will share insights that reveal how Medicare Advantage enrollees differ from Fee-for-Service enrollees. Powered by Inovalon's primary source dataset, this study is the first of its kind to explore the comparison of Medicare populations at a critical point in beneficiaries' journey: before and after initial Medicare enrollment at age 65. Here's the link to register: http://ow.ly/FQiT104SIcz #MedicareAdvantage #FeeForService #HealthcareInsights