Medicare beneficiaries
Coverage of Medicare beneficiaries in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: The primary care crisis paradox
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report shows primary care in America is succeeding, with nearly all Medicare beneficiaries having a primary care provider (PCP), over three-quarters seeing their PCP within two weeks, and rising compensation for PCPs. However, this data contradicts the common belief that increased investment in primary care is essential to solving the U.S. healthcare crisis.
- Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it
Tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in a Value Script drug plan will lose prescription drug coverage for the rest of the year. Many believed their drug plan was free before losing it.
- What to know about the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program
Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries can access GLP-1 medications via a temporary program with a flat monthly fee. The program, set to run until 2027, faces operational uncertainties ahead of its launch.