“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” aired a lengthy segment on the so-called “Medicare Advantage” program on October 26, 2025.
Oliver covered the many disadvantages of these corporate health plans masquerading as Medicare: limited provider networks, prior authorization requirements, surprise medical bills, and outright denials of care.
PNHP was one of the organizations briefing the show’s producers on the ins and outs of the “Advantage” program, including our comprehensive reports on overpayments, patient harms, and racial inequities.