CMS releases preliminary CJR program results: 7 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS recently released preliminary results for the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program,
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Medicare – General
Medicare Recouping Nearly $3 Billion in Capitation Payments on behalf of Deceased Beneficiaries
According to a federal audit, CMS was “generally effective” in making sure that Medicare capitation payments were not made on
Read MoreIn the Last 10 Years, Medicare Has Spent More Than $1.5 Billion in Replacing Defective Heart Devices
According to the Office of the Inspector General, Medicare has spent in the last 10 years more than $1.5 billion
Read MoreUnderstand Your Options When It comes to Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare’s open enrollment is underway, which means you have until December 7 to sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan,
Read MoreTips For Enrolling in Medicare
Medicare can be confusing but the attached article list six tips for finding your way through the program’s terminology and
Read MoreMEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING SOON—ADD IT TO YOUR FALL CHECKLIST
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Just like the changing leaves, did you know that the fall also brings your chance to make
Read MoreHeart Device Failure: Medicare Spent $1.5B Over 10 Years To Replace Defective Implants
(By Fred Schulte and Christina Jewett for Kaiser Health News) Medicare paid at least $1.5 billion over a decade to
Read MoreCMS postpones October hospital star ratings update: 5 things to know
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will not update Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings on its Hospital Compare
Read MoreSpecial Enrollment Periods for Those Impacted by Recent Hurricanes
On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that it would open special enrollment periods for all Medicare
Read MoreMedicare Supplemental Plan Beneficiaries Cite Satisfaction
According to a recent AHIP study, over 90 percent of Medicare Supplemental Plan beneficiaries cited satisfaction with their healthcare coverage.
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