Tue, December 10, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Daily Express
Chris Packham warns countryside at risk from government's housebuilding targets
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard
Damp and mould among issues identified in military housing
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: 11Alive
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lists hurricane relief and lawsuit limits as top 2025 priorities
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Australian Financial Review
Albanese must lead like Labor heroes Evatt and Hawke on antisemitism
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Coalition accuses Albanese government of enabling antisemitic attacks
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: PBS
'Dreamers' shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states for now, judge rules
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: AZ Central
Trump promises fast-track permitting for companies that invest $1 billion in US
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Fox 11 News
Israel's UN ambassador insists nation is 'not getting involved' in Syrian regime change
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Daily Express
Rachel Reeves facing union showdown amid public sector strike warnings
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Newstalk ZB
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Federal politics live: Prime Minister Anthony Alb .. in Sydney, accuses Coalition of stoking division
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis officials want Rams cash to build homes, fix streets and make child care cheaper
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: CNN
Senate GOP blocks bill to protect journalists after Trump opposes it
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: spectator.com.au
The return of politics
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: KPBS
Measure E vote shows stark divide between have and have-not neighborhoods in San Diego
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Morning Sun
Astonishing 'new aristocracy' of couples, relativ .. epo-babies run Labour Government, The Sun reveals
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Leader-Post
Sask. government orders third-party review of alleged misconduct, racism at Regina hospitals
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Missoulian
Survey: Missoula residents concerned about safety, cleanliness and dogs at parks, trails
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Richmond
Richmond council approves rebuilding historic cottage in Jackson Ward
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: RTE Online
'Positive' start in attempts to form next government
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: USA Today
Elon Musk takes center stage as Trump's influencer and enforcer on Capitol Hill and beyond
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Raw Story
'Pit bulls of retribution': Swalwell braces for Trump admin after 'gross abuse'
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Fox News
SCOTUS hears arguments in case that could reshape environmental law
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sky
Unions hint at public sector industrial action over 'offensive' 2.8% pay rise recommendation
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The New York Times
U.S. Data Agency Blames Old Tech and Other Failures for Missteps
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: CNN
Supreme Court is poised to weaken environmental review of infrastructure projects
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Hill
Progressive left signals some 'DOGE' curiosity
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Lincoln Journal Star
Developers want northeast corner of 84th and Van Dorn to become commercial site with hotel
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Leader-Post
Sask. government orders third-party review of misconduct, racism at Regina hospitals
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Mirror
NHS staff and teachers told how much pay could rise next year triggering anger
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard
Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Daily Telegraph
Reeves set for battle with unions over 2.8pc pay rise for teachers, nurses and civil servants
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Charlotte Observer
'Unhealthy conditions.' Charlotte must make 2 changes to protect tenants, advocates say
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
Johnson pours cold water on KOSA push
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
After Assad is driven out of Syria, celebrations and prisoners freed
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: ABC
Watchdog raises concerns over Trump-era leak probes of reporters, members of Congress
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Richmond
Virginia to receive $275M federal grant to expand chip factory in Manasssas
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
Former TDs Anne Rabbitte, Joe Flaherty and Alan Farrell appointed to the Seanad
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
Donald Trump and New York AG Letitia James spar over $485 million fraud case
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Daily Telegraph
Reeves plans 2.8pc pay rise next year for teachers, nurses and civil servants
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
Politics not about who is with or against you - Fubara
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Hindu
Under pressure and despite the gaffes, Krishna walked the fine line of diplomacy
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
We've entered the era of gutless government
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
Fear of Trump tariffs is causing Americans to sto .. ilet paper, medicine, and food before prices rise
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
WARMINGTON: Emo's mayor and council soon to decide if they, or Borderland Pride, are in charge
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: MSN
77 Nobel Prize Winners Write Message To The Senate: Don't Confirm RFK Jr.
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Watch the exits: The 'real issue' missing in the migration debate
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: The Express Tribune
PTI calls govt's attempts to drag military into politics 'shameful, condemnable'

Inside the Medicare Advantage influence machine

The article "Inside the Medicare Advantage Influence Machine" from MSN discusses the extensive lobbying efforts and influence campaigns by the Medicare Advantage (MA) industry. It highlights how MA plans, which are private alternatives to traditional Medicare, have become a significant part of the U.S. healthcare system, covering over 30 million Americans. The piece details how these plans, backed by major insurers like UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and CVS Health, spend millions on lobbying to protect and expand their market share. Tactics include funding advocacy groups, employing former government officials, and leveraging grassroots campaigns to influence policy. The article also touches on the controversies surrounding MA, such as overpayments, upcoding, and the aggressive marketing tactics used to enroll seniors, often leading to confusion and potential harm. It points out the political influence these companies wield, with significant contributions to political campaigns and the hiring of lobbyists with deep connections in Washington, D.C., to shape legislation in their favor.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/inside-the-medicare-advantage-influence-machine/ar-AA1vCtcQ ]