HIPAA Ruling Regarding Correspondence Through Text Messages and Emails: Is Your Organization Compliant?
Organizations must understand the various ways that health care communications can take place, and how texting and email fit in
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Author: Gerry Hafer
Medicare Telehealth could get a boost from legislation
Legislation introduced earlier in February by Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi may pave the way for the use of new forms
Read MoreClinton: Medicare-for-all not compatible with ACA
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton expressed an opinion that opponent Bernie Sanders’ Medicare-for-all platform is not compatible with the Affordable
Read MoreValue-Based Insurance Design and Medicare Advantage
Providing incentives to beneficiaries as an aid to seeking value-based services may fit well with Medicare Advantage plans, as explained
Read MoreShopping for Long-Term Care Insurance or Medigap Policies? Here’s help.
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has made available information from several media sources that can help those on
Read MoreHealthy Lifestyle & Longevity = Higher Overall Medical Costs?
That’s the premise of an article posted on www.denverpost.com by The Denver Post’s Aldo Svaldi. It may sound illogical, but the article
Read MoreTrump on Negotiations: Savings Potential in the Billions
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is advocating ramped-up drug company negotiations as a pathway to an estimated $300 billion in
Read MorePrivate Insurers Looking to Medicare and Medicaid for Revenue
Revenue from Medicare and Medicaid is becoming a source of increased revenue for private insurers, according to an article published
Read MoreChecking the Facts on Campaign Claims
PBS Hour takes a look at some of the statements being made by presidential candidates, including Bernie Sanders’ estimates on
Read MoreDeadline Extended for Submitting Comment on MACRA Episode Groups
(Source – CMS.gov) Please note that the public comment deadline has been extended until March 1, 2016. As required by Section 101(f) of
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