CMS releases final OPPS rule for 2018: 8 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has released its final 2018 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule, which cuts
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Medicare – General
29% of US health system payments tied to alternative models
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The percentage of U.S. health system payments linked to alternative payment models grew
Read MoreMedicare’s Little-Known Two-Midnight Rule
Under Medicare’s little-known rule called the Two-Midnight rule, Medicare beneficiaries should be admitted to the hospital as inpatients only if they’re likely
Read MoreMedicare Spends Three Times as much on Older Adults with Functional Limitations
Medicare spends an average of three times as much on an older adult who has functional limitations than on a
Read MoreScam Alert: You Do Not Pay for Your New Medicare Card!
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns seniors to hang up if they receive calls from individuals claiming to be from
Read MoreMedicare Consumers Prefer Traditional Phone Calls or Mailings Over Digital Engagement Strategies
According to a new Healthmine survey, Medicare consumers tend to prefer traditional phone calls or mailings over digital engagement strategies
Read MoreAnalysis: How to significantly reduce avoidable expenditures in Medicare
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly three-quarters of preventable Medicare spending in 2012 can be attributed to high-cost
Read MoreIs the Projected Medicare Monthly Drug Premiums Going Up or Down?
In last week’s Medicare agency blog, it emphasized its findings that the average basic premium for a prescription drug plan
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Medicare Costs and Responsibilities
Contrary to common belief, Medicare is not free nor does not cover everything; so you will need to understand your
Read MoreMedicare Vs. Medicare Advantage: How To Choose
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) As health insurers struggle with shifting government policies and considerable uncertainty, one market
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