Retirees Face Double Social Security-Medicare Whammy Next Year
(By – MARK MILLER, REUTERS) Retirees are facing a double whammy next year: no inflation adjustment in their Social Security
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Bernie Sanders: Making Medicare an Issue in 2016
(By – Jennie Burger, lawstreetmedia.com) Last Thursday marked the 50th anniversary of Medicare, a program instituted under the Social Security Act in
Read MoreMore Debate On Medicare ‘Observation Stays’ Ahead
(By – ANDY MARSO , kcur.org) A bill headed to President Barack Obama’s desk will require hospitals to notify Medicare patients
Read MoreWhy are hearing disabilities not covered by insurance and Medicare?
(By – Brendan Williams, The Hill) Imagine a treatable disability that afflicts tens of millions of Americans and yet is generally
Read MoreTop 10 Things to Know About Medicare
(By – KENT MCDILL, millionairecorner.com) Here are the details on Medicare Plans A-D, coverage, out-of-pocket expenses, and supplemental coverages. While Congress and the
Read MoreAlleged Medicare fraud crackdown has connections to Robstown
(By – Andy Liscano, www.kztv10.com) The U.S Department of Justice is calling it the largest healthcare fraud takedown in terms of both
Read MoreLos Angeles Pharmacist Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison in Medicare Part D Scheme
(Source – www.fbi.gov) The owner and operator of a Los Angeles pharmacy was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for
Read MoreA decades-old Medicare rule may be needlessly extending hospital stays
(By – LISA RAPAPORT, www.businessinsider.in) A decades old Medicare rule requiring a three-day hospital stay before patients can transfer to skilled nursing
Read MoreWhy Medicare should reimburse doctors for end-of-life care conversations
(Source – theconversation.com) On July 8, Medicare announced plans to reimburse physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants for services to help
Read MoreHow Medicare could help stem spiraling healthcare costs
(By Ana Mulero, www.fiercehealthpayer.com) Medicare turns 50 on Thursday, riding high in the polls but under attack from presidential candidates proposing
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