Free Community Education Event on Navigating the Medicare Maze Scheduled for May 28
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “Born in 1962, This Seminar is for YOU! Navigating the Medicare Maze—Clear answers to your next chapter!,” on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Join the “Welcome to Medicare” Event on May 12
Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? If so, an upcoming Welcome to Medicare event offered by Lakes Regional Healthcare SHIIP counselors can help you understand what Medicare offers and what benefits you are eligible for.
Community Benefit Report Showcases Essentia Health’s Commitment to Underserved Communities
As a national leader in rural health care, Essentia Health takes pride in advancing the well-being and vitality of the communities we serve.
Avera Health to Conclude Participation in Aetna Medicare Advantage Network
Avera Health will end participation as an in-network provider with Aetna Medicare Advantage on Dec. 31, 2025, due to ongoing issues that negatively affect the patient experience.
Free Community Education – Sept. 25: The Secrets to Understanding Medicare
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “The Secrets to Understanding Medicare,” on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Essentia Health Calls on Congress to Extend Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Services
Last week, Essentia Health joined a coalition of health care organizations calling on Congress to extend Medicare coverage for telehealth services before it expires on Sept. 30. In a letter to Congressional leaders, Essentia Health urged either a permanent extension or, at minimum, a two-year extension, be established to provide stability and clarity for patients, providers and the broader health care system.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Announces Collaboration with ChartSpan
Regional West Physicians Clinic-Family and Internal Medicine clinics have partnered with ChartSpan, a preventative care service provider, to offer comprehensive care management programs to Medicare patients.
Free Community Education–Aug. 28 The Secrets to Understanding Medicare
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “The Secrets to Understanding Medicare,” on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Wellmark Unveils Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025
Wellmark’s Medicare Advantage plans offer quality medical coverage with affordable monthly premiums starting at $0, as well as extra health and wellness benefits.
Affordable Prescription Drug Coverage Available with Sanford Health Plan Medicare Advantage
With the changes to Medicare Part D, a Medicare Advantage plan from Align powered by Sanford Health Plan may be the most affordable option for beneficiaries looking for prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Basics Education Session to be Hosted by Pender Community Hospital
Pender Community Hospital is pleased to invite community members to a special educational event focused on understanding the fundamentals of Medicare and other insurance options.
Sanford Health Plan Introduces New Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan for Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries
Sanford Health Plan is expanding its Medicare portfolio with a new Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) for people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
MercyOne Reaches Agreement with UnitedHealthcare to Maintain In-Network Coverage for Patients
MercyOne announced today it has reached a three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare.
Genesis Reaches Agreement with UnitedHealthcare to Maintain In-Network Coverage for Patients
Genesis Health System announced today it has reached a three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare.
American Medical Association: The Continuing Resolution Prevents Chaos But The Medicare Cuts Remain On The Horizon
The following statement is attributable to:Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H.
President, American Medical Association
"While physicians are grateful that Congress and President Biden are averting a government shutdown, we are disappointed that nothing has been done about the looming and catastrophic Medicare cuts.
Physicians: Cancel The Cut To Prevent Medicare From Cratering
Delegates at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) forcefully called for fixes to the flawed Medicare payment system that imperils patient access and physician practices.
Sanford Health Plan Medicare Advantage Expanding To 38 More Counties This Fall
Sanford Health Plan’s one year-old Medicare Advantage plan, Align powered by Sanford Health Plan, is expanding to 38 new counties for the 2023 plan year.
New Medicare Advantage Plan Helps Patients Navigate Care
This fall, Sanford Health opened enrollment for Align powered by Sanford Health Plan. The plan combines Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B coverage with more tailored, comprehensive health benefits, and prescription drug coverage.