Double-counting of Medicare Savings Examined
It’s a never-ending quest, but the federal budget process is being examined with an eye toward linking budget rules to
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Author: Gerry Hafer
The New Paradigm in Health Care – Consumerism
Comparison shopping has become the new norm for Americans, as they shift more toward self-responsibility for optimizing their use of
Read MoreHow One Home Health Agency Earned Five Stars
(By – Michael Tomsic, WFAE) Home health agencies are a segment of the medical industry that you may not know about
Read MoreNearly 9 Million People Gained Insurance In Health Marketplace’s First Year
(By – Julie Rovner, khn.org) The percentage of Americans without health insurance dropped by nearly three percentage points between 2013 and 2014,
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Growth Expected to Continue
On a year-to-year basis, enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has grown 7.3% since last year. Continued growth is expected as
Read MoreNew Heart Failure Treatments Would Drive Up Short-Term Health Spending, Report Says
(By – Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health Care News) Two new treatments for congestive heart failure cost too much in the short
Read MoreThe Gender Gap Persists In Academic Medicine, Studies Find
(By – Shefali Luthra, Kaiser health Care News) Academic medicine is still a man’s world, according to two studies and an
Read MoreUnder Pressure, Hospitals Push Physicians To Improve Their Bedside Manners
(By – Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health Care News) A doctor’s training hasn’t historically focused on sensitivity. And too often while juggling
Read MoreAccountable Care Organizations, Explained
One of the main ways the Affordable Care Act seeks to reduce health care costs is by encouraging doctors, hospitals
Read MoreGAO – Medicare Part D RAC Needs Improvement
Citing low recovery amounts and difficulties in selecting audit targets, the U.S. Government Accounting Office audit report sets forth a
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