Medicare Reconsiders Paying For Seniors’ Spine Operations At Surgery Centers
(By Christina Jewett for Kaiser Health News) Medicare is reviewing whether seniors should undergo spine surgeries at same-day surgery centers,
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Health Care Finance
Young people have the most medical debt, study finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average size of medical debt is significantly higher for younger people, likely
Read MoreSurvey says employees lack clear understanding of their health plan choices
According to a survey and white paper from HSA Bank, employees’ lack clear understanding of their health plan choices, and
Read MoreSome Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare’s ‘Flat Fee’ Payment Proposal
(By Martha Bebinger for NPR) The Trump administration announced a plan Friday that would affect about 40 percent of the
Read MoreHMOs are making a comeback
According to PwC’s Health Research Institute, medical costs have increased roughly six percent a year for the past half-decade outpacing
Read MoreAfter insurers’ uproar, CMS to resume risk-adjustment payments
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) After freezing billions of dollars in risk-adjustment payments in early July, the Trump administration reversed
Read MoreThe Medicare Part D program could have saved $3 billion in 2016
According to new data from Health and Human Services (HHS), using generic drugs instead of their brand-name equivalents could have
Read MoreNew report suggests rebates are not to blame for increasing drug prices
A new report by the consulting company Milliman prepared for America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), suggest that drug rebates are
Read MoreCongress considers 340B changes
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House reviewed 15 bills July 11 that would revamp the oversight, transparency and organization
Read MoreMedicare patients pay less for drugs if they pay cash
A recent U.S. study suggests that Medicare patients pay less when they pay cash instead of using their health insurance.
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