The investigation, which dates back to at least last summer, concerns alleged efforts to encourage staffers to record certain ...

If a doctor does not accept Original Medicare, they can charge more. To avoid this, switch to a participating doctor or a Medicare Advantage plan that includes the doctor.

Justice Department prosecutors recently interviewed former employees about company practices that boost federal payments.

Orthopedic surgeons are vital to the health care system, helping patients regain mobility and improve their quality of ...

Investigators from the U.S. Department of Justice are questioning former employees of UnitedHealth Group as part of a probe ...

As we age, prescription medications often become an essential part of managing our health. Whether it's for controlling blood pressure, treating diabetes or easing arthritis ...

Reforming Medicare resembles the old cliché about the weather: everyone (at least in DC) talks about it—but no one does ...

Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?

Medicare payments to physicians for gastrointestinal procedures such as colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies declined significantly, with inflation-adjusted cuts of over 22% for both ...

Medicare Part B premiums could rise to $206.50 per month in 2026, up from $185 in 2025. That 11.6% increase would be the ...

This is part one of a three-part article on policy issues in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The topics covered include: ...

Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program for low-income individuals that can help cover some of the costs associated with long-term care and assisted living. But who ...