Senate Republicans appear less likely to try to make changes to Medicare Advantage as part of their massive tax and spending bill, Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday. Cramer raised the idea of targeting Medicare Advantage for additional savings last week after a closed-door caucus meeting,

The U.S. insurance industry experienced an unexpected boost with the Trump administration's April announcement: a record 5.06% increase in federal payments to Medicare Advantage plans, injecting $25 billion into the system.

President Trump's ambitious 'megabill' has ignited Senate discussions, with Republicans exploring Medicare changes to finance its goals. The focus on cost-saving measures, particularly targeting inefficiencies,

The Trump administration has vowed to ferret out Medicare Advantage fraud, but keeping that promise will mean overcoming challenges that have stymied Justice Department investigations for years.

In an attempt to wring out more savings, Republicans are considering the forbidden fruit of budget cuts: health care for seniors.

The 'megabill' led by President Trump has shifted focus to Medicare, sparking debates about potential reforms. While targeting inefficiencies, the challenge remains to protect beneficiaries' core services.

Republican lawmakers are looking at changes to Medicare to save more money to help pay for the party’s megabill. {beacon} Health Care Health Care

The recent 5.06% funding boost for Medicare Advantage, amounting to $25 billion, has sparked questions about the allocation of these public resources. While financial markets celebrate, citizens demand clarity on the tangible benefits for program beneficiaries.

Humana, the second-biggest Medicare insurer, has told congressional staffers that it will support moves that would curtail billing practices worth billions in extra payments to the industry, according to staffers and a document viewed by The Wall Street Journal.