Apple in talks to subsidize its watch for some Medicare seniors: 6 things to know
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Apple reportedly has been in talks with at least three private Medicare plans
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Medicare – General
What does it mean when a doctor accepts Medicare assignment
What does it mean when your doctors, hospitals, medical equipment suppliers, and other healthcare providers that participate or “accept assignment”
Read MoreTrump’s drug plan could lower total spending, but increase patient costs, study finds
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) While a new proposal from the Trump administration may lead to reductions in
Read MorePrice-shifting Strategies Could Affect Patients’ Out-of-pocket Costs
In a post on www.reuters.com, Reuters reporter Lisa Rapaport examines proposals on the table to reduce drug spending primarily through shifting
Read MoreTransparency in Healthcare…Posting of Procedure Pricing
In an article posted on www.oanow.com by reporter Timothy Noordermeer, the recent federal law enacted requiring hospitals to publicly display a list of
Read MoreRetirement Mistakes That Can Cost You
Retirement can be a stressful time for many folks, and the decisions that need to be made can be daunting.
Read More1 in 4 pre-Medicare adults don’t think they can afford insurance next year
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) One in 4 Americans approaching Medicare eligibility said they have little or no
Read MoreHospital readmission improvements under Medicare program overstated, study finds
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Success from the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, which penalizes hospitals with high 30-day
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Open Enrollment period running now through March 31
Beneficiaries with Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, can switch to a new Medicare Advantage plan or can
Read MoreHealth insurers upcharged Medicare $9B for prescription drug plans
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare overpaid health insurers $9.1 billion for providing prescription drug plans after they
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