Medicare Going In ‘Right Direction’ On Opioid Epidemic
(By Martha Bebinger, WBUR for Kaiser Health News) Prescriptions for two drugs used to treat opioid addiction increased significantly from
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Medicare – General
Medicare is a patchwork of several different programs
Do you know that Medicare is a patchwork of several different programs? Figuring out what is and isn’t covered by
Read MoreHHS Inspector General Finds Serious Flaws In 20% Of U.S. Hospice Programs
(By Ina Jaffe for NPR) We all hope for some peace and comfort at the end of life. Hospices are
Read MoreThe government is looking into alternative treatments in response to the opioid crisis
Medicare is considering whether to start covering acupuncture treatments as an alternative to additive pain medications. To provide “more evidence-based
Read MoreJoint replacement bundles saved $997 per patient
Hospitals in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model reduced average Medicare payments for care episodes by $997 per patient during
Read MoreSome generics can cost Medicare recipients more than brand-name drugs
According to new research by health policy experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina at
Read MoreChanges coming next year for Medigap plans
There are some Medigap changes coming next year for future 65-year-olds. After this year, two options, Plans C and F,
Read MoreHow Many Medicare Part D Enrollees Had High Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs in 2017?
(By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, And Anthony Damcio for Kaiser Family Foundation) The Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit has
Read MoreThese ten common health expenses standard Medicare does not cover
Medicare has a few restrictions on what it will pay for. So, to avoid unpleasant surprises, you should make sure
Read MoreSome seniors will get a surprise Medicare bill soon
According to a news report, at least 250,000 seniors may soon receive a bill for up to five months of
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