In the final stretch of President Joe Biden’s term, his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a new Medicare and Medicaid rule that could spark a big debate. The rule would make weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy more accessible to these recipients. HHS Secretary Xavier B
Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his TV show, is now in the spotlight for a new role. President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But here's something interesting. Just four years ago, Oz had a different idea for Medicare. He co-wrote a plan with former Ka
In 2013, Medicare started paying doctors for helping patients after they leave the hospital. This is called transitional care management (TCM). We wanted to find out how this has affected patients. We studied the records of many patients and compared the care given by different groups of doctors. So
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known TV personality and health expert, was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This agency covers over a third of Americans and plays a big role in our healthcare system. Let's dive into the life and career of th
You probably recognize Dr. Mehmet Oz from his popular TV show, but now he's making headlines for a very different job. President Donald Trump has selected him to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a major federal agency that provides health insurance to more than 150 million
It's that time of year again! The Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment has kicked off, giving millions of people a chance to sign up for health insurance or switch their current plan. This all started on November 1st, 2024, and wraps up on January 15th, 2025. So, who can join in? Well, if you l
Imagine you’re a senior in Texas battling cancer and suddenly you find out you might have to switch doctors. Well, that’s what’s happening to many folks relying on Medicare Advantage or managed Medicaid services. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas decided to drop MD Anderson Cancer Center from their in
President Biden is heading to New Hampshire to talk about cuts in drug prices along with Senator Bernie Sanders. He'll visit Concord Community College to share a report from the Department of Health and Human Services. The report says nearly 1. 5 million Medicare users saved almost $1 billion on pre
Did you know that taking care of elderly or sick loved ones can cost a fortune? Just ask Sharon Zimmer from Wisconsin. She’s been caring for her husband, Chuck, who has Alzheimer's and dementia, since 2018. The costs are skyrocketing, and it's putting a big strain on families like hers. Sharon had t
Vice President Kamala Harris is showing no signs of repeating Hillary Clinton's 2016 miss in Wisconsin. She's been visiting the state a lot lately, and Tuesday's big announcement on ABC's "The View" might just be her game-changer. She revealed a plan to extend Medicare coverage to include long-term
