Will Medicare Part B premiums be frozen?
In the proposed Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act relief bill, there is a provision that would
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Health Care Finance
Trump’s meeting with pharma execs canceled after drug lobbies refuse to show up
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Drug lobbies have refused to send any representatives to a White House meeting scheduled
Read MoreWill you be prepared for healthcare expenses when it finally comes time for you to retire?
As we get older, many people develop age-related ailments and need more medical care and find themselves coping with increased
Read MoreHospitals can sell debt directly to RIP Medical, OIG says
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit organization that forgives unpaid medical bills, can now
Read MoreIs your health insurance plan eligible for a health savings account (HSA)?
Healthcare is a major expense for many people including workers and retirees, so it pays to do what you can
Read MorePandemic could spur Medicare trust fund depletion by 2022, former VA chief says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The coronavirus pandemic could spur the depletion of the Medicare Part A trust fund
Read MoreMajority of consumers don’t understand their health care insurance costs
According to HSA Bank’s Annual Health and Wealth Index survey, it found a majority of U.S. consumers don’t understand various
Read MoreEver Heard of a Surgical Assistant? Meet a New Boost to Your Medical Bills
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) Izzy Benasso was playing a casual game of tennis with her father on
Read MoreHow to save money on your healthcare costs
With rising insurance premiums and a lack of pricing transparency, medical costs have soared in recent years. How can you
Read MoreDo you know what a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is?
Do you know what a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is? A health reimbursement arrangement sometimes mistakenly referred to as a
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