Medicare Eases Readmission Penalties Against Safety-Net Hospitals
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) On orders from Congress, Medicare is easing up on its annual readmission penalties
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Don’t make these two common mistakes during Medicare open enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment period is nearing – it runs from October 15 through December 7 – giving you a golden
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Health care costs the average retiree $499 a month when you consider the various deductibles, co-pays, and premiums associated with
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Each year you have from October 15 to December 7 to pick a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, or
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Steve Vernon, author of “Retirement Game-Changers: Strategies for a Healthy, Financially Secure, and Fulfilling Long Life,” says the most common
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(Source – www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog) Scammers follow the news – and the money. A few months ago, we shared the news that
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(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Here’s an easy way to reduce paper waste while getting the Medicare information you need—sign up to
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If you are about to turn 65, its time to start thinking about your Medicare eligibility and whether you would
Read MoreMedicare auditors saved program $214M in FY 2016 and 7 other things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor program corrected $404.46 million in overpayments and $69.46
Read MoreBetter health outcomes linked to lower Medicare spending
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare spending per fee-for-service beneficiary is likely to be lower in counties where
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