United States National Health Care Act

AARP Pennsylvania Statement on Recent Developments in Nursing Home Facilities

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The health and safety of nursing home residents is of paramount concern to AARP.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The health and safety of nursing home residents is of paramount concern to AARP.
  • Furthermore, we have called for there to be transparency and accountability to ensure that taxpayer funds are being used for resident care.
  • AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

The Beans And National Head Start Association Announce Partnership To Support America's Teachers

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beans, a financial technology startup, and the National Head Start Association (NHSA), a leader in early childhood development and education, announce the launch of their national partnership to support Head Start leaders, educators, and staff with tools to reduce financial stress.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beans , a financial technology startup, and the National Head Start Association (NHSA), a leader in early childhood development and education, announce the launch of their national partnership to support Head Start leaders, educators, and staff with tools to reduce financial stress.
  • Through the launch of the partnership with The Beans, Head Start teachers and program staff across the country will have the opportunity to receive The Beans' evidence-based financial care app and content to reduce financial stress and support financial progress.
  • After attending the National Head Start Association conference in December and being blown away by this program, it will be my legacy to bring The Beans to my Head Start community."
  • NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children, 270,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grant recipients in the United States.

MedicarePlans.com Survey Shows 60 Percent of American Seniors Will Struggle with Healthcare Costs Due to Medicare Increase

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Survey results indicate that 60 percent of Medicare enrollees will have difficulty paying for healthcare due to rising costs.

Key Points: 
  • Survey results indicate that 60 percent of Medicare enrollees will have difficulty paying for healthcare due to rising costs.
  • Low-income seniors are more likely to experience financial strain because of the price increase for Medicare Part B premiums.
  • Sixty-five percent of respondents who make $50,000 or less say it will be very or somewhat difficult to afford healthcare costs.
  • In contrast, 51 percent of people who make $100,000 or more say they will struggle to pay healthcare expenses.

Ed Slott and Company Named to ThinkAdvisor's LUMINARIES Class of 2021

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ed Slott and Company, LLC, the nation's leading provider of technical IRA education for financial advisors, CPAs, insurance agents and attorneys,has been named to ThinkAdvisor's LUMINARIES Class of 2021 for the "Thought Leadership and Education" category.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ed Slott and Company, LLC, the nation's leading provider of technical IRA education for financial advisors, CPAs, insurance agents and attorneys,has been named to ThinkAdvisor's LUMINARIES Class of 2021 for the "Thought Leadership and Education" category.
  • Ed Slott and Company and fellow LUMINARIES winners will be featured at the program's inaugural awards dinner, which is set to take place Nov. 9 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City.
  • ABOUT ED SLOTT AND COMPANY, LLC:Ed Slott and Company, LLC is the nation's leading provider of technical IRA education for financial advisors, CPAs and attorneys.
  • withEd Slott (2021) and is a Professor of Practice at The American College of Financial Services.Visit irahelp.com for more information.

Discredited Fiscal Policy Framework on Display in Democratic Primary Debates

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Friday, March 13, 2020

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Our Money campaign calls on the media to note that thus far the Democratic primary debates and town halls have featured numerous examples of the false "pay for" debate.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Our Money campaign calls on the media to note that thus far the Democratic primary debates and town halls have featured numerous examples of the false "pay for" debate.
  • Typically, it has been Senator Bernie Sanders who is attacked for the cost of his "Medicare for All" healthcare plan.
  • Sanders himself does not challenge the assumption that his health care plan must be "paid for" with new revenue.
  • The focus of concerns about "costs" of "Medicare for All" should not be how we will "pay for" the spending.

Evolent Health to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH) ("Evolent"), a company providing an integrated value-based care platform to the nation's leading provider and payer organizations, today announced that Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Frank Williams, President and Co-Founder Seth Blackley, and Chief Financial Officer John Johnson will participate in an upcoming investor conference.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH) ("Evolent"), a company providing an integrated value-based care platform to the nation's leading provider and payer organizations, today announced that Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Frank Williams, President and Co-Founder Seth Blackley, and Chief Financial Officer John Johnson will participate in an upcoming investor conference.
  • A live audio-only webcast will be available on the investor relations section of Evolent's website at http://ir.evolenthealth.com/ .
  • Evolent Health partners with leading provider and payer organizations to achieve superior clinical and financial results in value-based care and under full-risk arrangements.
  • With a provider heritage and over 20 years of health plan administration experience, Evolent partners with more than 35 health care organizations to actively manage care across Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and self-funded adult and pediatric populations.

Air Methods to Refund Medicare Patients as Part of ‘No Membership Required’ Program

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Monday, November 18, 2019

With this initiative, and based on the success of Air Methods Patient Advocacy program , its in-network growth strategy, and a Community Partnership Program, Air Methods discontinued selling its Air Methods Advantage membership program in April 2019.

Key Points: 
  • With this initiative, and based on the success of Air Methods Patient Advocacy program , its in-network growth strategy, and a Community Partnership Program, Air Methods discontinued selling its Air Methods Advantage membership program in April 2019.
  • In 2018, the average out-of-pocket cost for Medicare patients transported by Air Methods was $280, including co-pays and deductibles.
  • Air Methods will refund any membership fees paid by those members who were of Medicare age when the program ended in April 2019.
  • Because all Medicare Part B beneficiaries are covered for air medical services regardless of the company that transports them, Air Methods is challenging other companies in the industry to do the same and refund membership payments made by Medicare beneficiaries.

WellCare Expands Medicare Benefits for 2020 Annual Enrollment Period

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Monday, November 11, 2019

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) is offering a number of new plan options to its already extensive, high-quality, low-cost Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan offerings during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) running now through Dec. 7, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) is offering a number of new plan options to its already extensive, high-quality, low-cost Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan offerings during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) running now through Dec. 7, 2019.
  • For 2020, WellCare is adding 68 new Medicare Advantage plans for a total of 261 plans with $0 or low monthly plan premiums.
  • 2020 benefits and features include:
    Expansive Networks of providers, hospitals and specialists with primary care providers (PCPs) serving as a "medical home" for members to help coordinate care with specialists.
  • Dental, Vision and Hearing benefits available on almost all plans with dental benefits in some plans up to $5,000 annually, many including dentures.

Ambetter from Sunshine Health Expands Health Coverage to More Counties in Florida This Year

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Ambetter from Sunshine Health offers a variety of benefits that improve access to care and support members' day-to-day lives.

Key Points: 
  • Ambetter from Sunshine Health offers a variety of benefits that improve access to care and support members' day-to-day lives.
  • Ambetter from Sunshine Health provides coverage for all of the essential health benefits , including preventive and wellness services, maternity and newborn care, pediatric services, mental health and substance abuse services, hospitalization and prescription drug coverage.
  • Sunshine Health has been serving Florida since 2007 and currently serves more than one million members across its Medicare, Medicaid and Ambetter plans.
  • Below is the full list of counties in which Ambetter from Sunshine Health will be offered:

Popular Italian-American Immigrant Producer and Entrepreneur Enzo Zelocchi Announces: 'I Have a Workable Solution for America's Healthcare Crisis: A-Medicare'

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 4, 2019

The platform is supported by an ads-based revenue model that can ensure lower costs for both patients and the government.

Key Points: 
  • The platform is supported by an ads-based revenue model that can ensure lower costs for both patients and the government.
  • Interested parties, as well as healthcare agencies, media and investors are welcome to contact Enzo Zelocchi directly with questions.
  • Holdings is a universal healthcare company that creates affordable healthcare via its proprietary platform, A-Medicare.
  • The company's mission is to engage in its signature three-pillared approach to deliver savings and convenience while providing healthcare to the sick.