Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with consumer complaints, say federal regulators. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which oversees the ACA, credits steps taken to thwart enrollment and switching problems that triggered more than 274,000 complaints this year through August.
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Need a New Healthcare Provider? Here’s Advice From a Doctor on How to Do It
“There are lots of reasons you might be looking for a new doctor or healthcare provider. Sometimes it’s as basic as moving to a new city. Other times it can feel more complicated — like when you don’t feel understood, or your health concerns have changed. Either way, switching doctors can feel daunting. Here are some things to think about as you begin the process.”
Does Medicare Cover Medical Alert Systems?
“Medical alert systems can be important for people as they age. This is especially true for seniors who live alone or have medical conditions that may put them at risk for emergencies.
Also known as personal emergency response systems (PERS), medical alert systems are designed to provide quick help at the push of a button, such as if you fall.
However, many seniors, their families, and caregivers may wonder about options and affordability — and whether Medicare covers these devices. “
California May Regulate and Restrict Pharmaceutical Brokers
“California Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon decide whether the most populous U.S. state will join 25 others in regulating the middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, whom many policymakers blame for the soaring cost of prescription drugs.
PBMs have been under fire for years for alleged profiteering and anticompetitive conduct, but efforts to regulate the industry at the federal level have stalled in Congress.”
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