Medicare open enrollment is just around the corner
It’s that time of year again, when you need to start thinking about Medicare open enrollment. From October 15th to
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CMS Proposes Updates to Coverage Policy for Artificial Hearts and Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed updates to coverage policies for artificial hearts and
Read MoreTrump Administration Announces Initiative to Transform Rural Health
(Source – www.cms.gov/newroom) The Trump Administration today announced it is further transforming the nation’s rural health care system by unleashing
Read MoreFraud, robocalls a concern for CMS when considering permanent coverage for telephone visits
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seema Verma, CMS administrator, spoke Aug. 6 during a videoconference with physicians and
Read MoreHave you updated your powers-of-attorney?
There are two different kinds of powers of attorney: financial and medical. A financial power of attorney document allows an
Read MoreTrump Administration Continues to Keep Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs Low for Seniors
(Source www.cms.gov/newsroom) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the average basic premium for Medicare Part D
Read MoreTrump Administration Announces New Resources to Protect Nursing Home Residents Against COVID-19
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) As part of the unprecedented efforts taken by the Trump Administration, President Trump today announced several new
Read MoreCancer patient deaths lower at higher CMS-rated hospitals, study finds
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) Death rates after complex cancer surgery were linked to a hospital’s star rating designated
Read MoreInsurers don’t have to cover COVID-19 tests for ‘return to work’ programs
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health insurers aren’t required to cover COVID-19 tests that are a part of workplace
Read MoreSenate leaders support making certain COVID-19 telehealth policies permanent
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee this week expressed support to make
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