Volunteers Help Seniors Navigate Medicare Changes
Trained volunteers are stepping up to help older adults understand confusing Medicare changes at no cost. The free program ensures seniors don't miss out on benefits they've earned.
Medicare — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about medicare, curated daily by BrightWire.
34 stories tagged with "Medicare"
Fitness Tracker Whoop Now Free for 65+ Medicare Patients
Whoop, a wearable tech company known for tracking elite athletes, just became one of the first consumer devices available free to millions of Medicare patients. They're now redesigning their app to help older adults share health data with doctors more easily.
700,000 Seniors Start Weight Loss Drugs Under Medicare
Since Medicare began covering obesity medications in July, 700,000 seniors have started life-changing weight loss treatments. The new coverage program is making these breakthrough drugs accessible to millions who couldn't afford them before.
Medicare Expands Program Paying for Chronic Care Tech
Medicare is expanding a groundbreaking program that pays healthcare companies to actually improve patient outcomes, not just provide services. The ACCESS model now covers 10 chronic conditions affecting three out of four Medicare beneficiaries.
Volunteer Saves Medicare Recipients $500+ Per Year
A 75-year-old retiree in Florida volunteers his time to help seniors navigate confusing Medicare changes, often saving them hundreds of dollars annually. Leon King is one of many trained counselors offering free help during this year's enrollment period.
FDA Lets AI Health Tools Launch Before Full Approval
The FDA is allowing select AI medical devices to reach patients without waiting for full authorization through a new pilot program. Four companies can now test their AI healthcare tools in the real world while helping Medicare patients manage chronic conditions.
Medicare Boosts Pay 19% for Doctors Who Help Smokers Quit
Doctors will soon earn nearly 20% more for helping patients quit smoking, a change that could save thousands of lives. The Medicare policy shift addresses a critical gap in care that's left most smokers without proper support.
New Rule Could Save Medicare Patients $1.1 Billion in 2025
A proposed healthcare rule targets hospital drug markups that have long inflated costs for Medicare patients. The change could put over a billion dollars back into consumers' pockets next year.
Medicare Cuts Weight-Loss Drug Costs to $50 a Month
Millions of seniors struggling with obesity can now access weight-loss medications for just $50 monthly, down from over $1,000. A new federal program launching July 1 makes life-changing treatments affordable for the first time.
Medicare Covers Weight Loss Drugs at $50 Starting July
Millions of Medicare patients will soon access weight loss medications for just $50 a month through a new federal program. The 18-month pilot marks the first time Medicare will help pay for drugs prescribed solely for obesity.
Medicare Now Covers Weight Loss Drugs for $50 a Month
Starting Wednesday, millions of Medicare patients can access GLP-1 weight loss medications for just $50 monthly, down from prices that often exceeded $1,000. This historic coverage change makes life-changing treatment affordable for seniors struggling with obesity.
Medicare Closes Drug Pricing Loophole to Save Seniors Money
The Trump administration just proposed a fix to stop drug companies from dodging Medicare price negotiations with a sneaky loophole. The change could save millions of seniors money on prescriptions starting in 2029.