Will 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
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Medicare – General
2020 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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(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a great time to think about ways to reduce your
Read MoreMedicare will cover certain durable medical equipment
Medicare will cover certain durable medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and hospital beds that are used in the home.
Read MoreNot sure when you should enroll in Medicare
Many Americans now are unexpectedly facing retirement and some of them will be enrolling in Medicare for the first time.
Read MoreDo you know these five common health insurance terms?
If you are turning 65 soon, it is important to know there are hundreds of Medicare plan options available. However,
Read MoreA basic review of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D
If you are turning 65 and you’re confused about Medicare; you are not alone. Medicare includes Parts, A, B, C
Read MoreHow Much More Than Medicare Do Private Insurers Pay? A Review of the Literature
(By Eric Lopez, Tricia Neuman, Gretchen Jacobson, and Larry Levitt for Kaiser Family Foundation) With millions expected to be hospitalized during the
Read MoreA New Way to Sign Up for Medicare Part-B
(Source – www.ssa.gov) As you know, as of March 17, 2020 we closed all local Social Security offices to the public
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