Health Policy Analysis: Medicare Program, Coverage, and Benefits

This report analyzes the Medicare program, a key component of U.S. health policy. It begins by defining Medicare and its various parts (A, B, C, and D), detailing the coverage each provides, including hospital, medical, and prescription drug benefits. The report emphasizes the positive impact of Medicare, particularly for the elderly, highlighting its role in providing essential healthcare services and prescription drug coverage, thus preventing financial strain during illnesses. The author expresses satisfaction with the program's services and advocates for its global adoption, suggesting that governments can support this healthcare model to improve the lives of older adults by providing health insurance and preventing financial burden. The report references the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to support its findings.

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From the research I conducted, every health care Centre has Medicare coverage that
differs from that of other hospitals. Medicare is a confederate government program that offers
health insurance to individuals who are 65 years and above. Medicare is divided into four types
i.e., Part A, B, C, and D. part A provides hospital coverage, B issues medical coverage, C
provides an alternative way of receiving medical benefits while part D offers instructions for
drug coverage (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2011). Medicare has become the
leading health insurance in the United States of America.
The introduction of Medicare cover in our healthcare centers is the best idea that has ever
happened to our treatment since it can serve a patient's health and prescription drug coverage.
Medicare can also join to deliver added benefits such as dental treatment, among others
(Medicare Payment Advisory Commission 2012). I am very much happy about the facility's services
that I have received and thankful for Medicare for covering my care. Incredibly, I don't have to
go anywhere else seeking treatment since the Medicare program has covered me.
To conclude, this health insurance cover should be adopted across the globe since it is
helpful to the aged patients. This is after exploring and found that this insurance policy is not
common in some countries. It can be applied without any loss as the government can easily
support the healthcare services for people who are 65 years and above. This has helped to
prevent much straining during illnesses looking for money, and thus it has led to saving lives.

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References
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. (2011). Medicare program; hospital inpatient
value-based purchasing program. Final rule. Federal Register, 76(88), 26490.
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, & Book, A. D. (2012). Healthcare spending and the Medicare
program. Washington, DC: Med PAC.