Study found no evidence that senior wellness programs decrease healthcare spending
As required by the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid conducted an independent evaluation of wellness programs
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Medicare – General
Long-term acute care facilities versus skilled nursing facilities
According to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine, it found skilled nursing facilities are less costly for Medicare than
Read MorePrivate insurance more effective for reaching rehabilitation goals than Medicare
According to a small study published in the Annals of Long-Term Care, private health insurance policies are more effective in
Read MoreDon’t miss this important deadline when signing up for Medicare
If you recently signed up for Medicare, you are guaranteed coverage by Medigap policy during your initial six-month period. However,
Read More3 things states should know about the future of value-based payment models under Trump
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many states put value-based payment models on hold after the election of President
Read MoreBipartisan Budget Act of 2018
President Trump signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (the “Budget”), a two-year budget which made substantial revisions to Medicare,
Read MoreSummary of Recent and Proposed Changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Reimbursement
(By Juliette Cubanski for The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation) On February 9, 2018 the President signed into law the Bipartisan
Read MoreThe Basics of Medicare Secondary Payer Act
With the recent growth in enforcement actions and regulatory interest in the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP), the attached article
Read MoreResearch the rules regarding what Medicare coverage best suits your situation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force participation rate is expected to grow fastest for individuals ages
Read MoreA proposed provision in the budget would allow Medicare beneficiaries to contribute to HSAs
Currently the IRS doesn’t allow those on Medicare to contribute to health savings accounts; however, in a provision in President
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