The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act health reform legislation created several new types of provider arrangements that many hospitals and physician groups are evaluating. These ...

Almost 35.5 million people were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan as of Feb. 1, up roughly 3% from 34.4 million at the same time in 2025, according to new federal data analyzed by STAT. The growth ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Medicare programs and policies can change each year, which means you'll need to review all of your options before you enroll. If you're new to Medicare, the health insurance landscape can seem ...

JAMA, roughly 2.9 million Medicare Advantage enrollees, about 10% of the program, faced “forced disenrollment” in 2026 when ...

The Medicare Advantage program allows private insurers to bundle everything together and offers many enrollment options. Compared with traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans typically offer ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that premiums, benefits, and plan choices for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D prescription drug programs are expected to ...

For many individuals, state-run assistance programs can help cover certain Medicare costs, including premiums. Eligibility criteria vary, but your monthly income and resource level are two important ...

SALEM, Ore. — Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans began Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7. This is the time when people with Medicare can review their current coverage and make changes for ...

Quick Read Missed Medicare enrollment deadlines can trigger lifetime penalties permanently added to monthly premiums. 54% of Medicare recipients choose Medicare Advantage over original Medicare for ...