Medicare Fines Half of Hospitals for Readmitting Too Many Patients
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Nearly half the nation’s hospitals, many of which are still wrestling with the
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CMS issues coverage rules for COVID-19 vaccine: 10 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers will all be required to cover a COVID-19
Read MorePremiums for HealthCare.gov Plans Are Lower for Third Consecutive Year
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report showing the trend of lower premiums
Read MoreCMS Survey Data Illustrates Impact of COVID-19 on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Daily Life and Experiences
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data showing that 21% of Medicare beneficiaries report
Read MoreSpecial Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill
In 2019, CMS allowed expanded benefits for Medicare Advantage plans, but so far few providers offer them. Medicare annual open
Read MoreCMS adds 11 new telehealth services to Medicare coverage
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on Oct. 14 added 11 new services to the list of telehealth
Read MoreThe 2021 Medicare plans with 5 stars
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its report card for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans Oct. 8.
Read MoreHigh-Quality Care for Medicare Beneficiaries Continues as Medicare Health and Drug Plans Receive Star Ratings
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare beneficiaries will continue to have access
Read More2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Plan Information Now Available on Medicare.gov Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) Following last week’s announcement of historically low premiums in Medicare Advantage, starting today, seniors can begin to
Read MoreEstimates for the 2021 Part B premium have been tricky due to the pandemic
Normally, this time of the year we would be reporting how much the standard Medicare Part B premium will be
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