New Approach to Establishing Market Rates May Have Major Impact on Clinical Labs
The final regulation issued recently by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the process for determining reimbursement rates
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Author: Gerry Hafer
Retiring Off-Shore? Some Things to Know
People considering–or planning–to retire outside of the United States can take steps to have their Social Security checks follow them
Read MoreMedicare Advantage subscribers on the rise, but here are some things to think about
The benefits of a Medicare Advantage plan compared to traditional/original Medicare are explained in this article by Robert McGarvey, Contributor to “The
Read MoreWhat the voters think about Health Care in this election cycle
Wall Street Journal’s Drew Altman draws some interesting conclusions from a Kaiser Family Foundation poll on issues of importance to
Read MoreMajor Employers Decry Sutter Health’s Tactics In Dispute Over Prices
(By – Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health News) Sutter Health, long accused of abusing its market power in California, is squaring
Read MoreHospital Software Often Doesn’t Flag Unsafe Drug Prescriptions, Report Finds
(By – Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News) Medical errors are estimated to be the third-highest cause of death in the
Read MoreThe problem shown in pictures
Social Security and Medicare are on an unsustainable path…nobody seems to disagree about that. Sean Williams, in a post on www.mysanantonio.com, gives
Read MoreShould Federal Retirees Opt For Medicare?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) This week, I answered questions from readers about Medicare coverage and the rules for
Read MoreThree Changes Consumers Can Expect In Next Year’s Obamacare Coverage
(By – Julie Appleby, Kaiser health News) Health insurance isn’t simple. Neither are government regulations. Put the two together and
Read MoreFear Of Future Health Problems Plagues Porter Ranch, Calif., Gas Leak Victims
(By – Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News) Kavita Ramchandani loved everything about evenings in her backyard: how the full moon
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