CMS makes 2nd round of sweeping regulatory changes in response to COVID-19: 12 notes
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospita Review) CMS has issued another round of sweeping rule changes and regulatory waivers, giving physicians,
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Medicare – General
Medicare is here for your mental health
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare cares about your mental health and offers services to support you. Mental health conditions, like depression
Read MoreHere’s what you need to know about Medicare and COVID-19
Life has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and it has been particularly hard on seniors. Today, people are grappling with
Read MoreWhat you should know if you decide to enroll in Medicare
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a histrionic impact on employment in the United States and around the world. For those
Read More5 things to know about the Medicare appeals process
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by your Medicare health or prescription drug
Read MoreMedicare posts a $5.8 billion loss in 2019
The new Medicare Trustees Report shows that Medicare posts a $5.8 billion loss in 2019 on $323 billion in revenue.
Read MoreCoronavirus & Medicare enrollment: Get the coverage you need
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) To help stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many businesses have temporarily closed. If
Read MoreWill increase in telehealth lead to more fraud?
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) While CMS has relaxed telehealth regulations to expand care during the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Read More2020 Medicare Trustees Report & Trust Funds
The Medicare Program is the second-largest social insurance program in the U.S., with 61.2 million beneficiaries and total expenditures of $796
Read MoreCMS lifts freestanding ER billing restrictions during pandemic
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued guidance April 21 allowing independent freestanding emergency departments to provide care to
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