In defense of Medicare’s annual wellness exam
(By Mara Schonberg for STAT) In my work as a primary care physician, time is a precious commodity. I rarely
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Medicare – General
New Medicare Cards Being Phased In to Help Prevent Identity Theft
Frank Frasseto, the administrator for the Division of Trade and Consumer, says the new Medicare Cards that do not include
Read MoreWhat Determines Medicare’s “Medical Necessity”
Medicare pays only when a service is “medically necessary”, also known as “reasonable and necessary”, but what does that mean
Read MoreOne in Five Medicare Patients Return to the Hospital After Observation Stay
According to a new study by Yale University, up to one in five older Medicare patients winds up back in
Read More9 notes on the 2018 proposed rule for MACRA’s Quality Payment Program
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued the proposed rule Tuesday for the 2018 performance year of the Quality Payment
Read MoreA state-by-state breakdown of per capita Medicare spending
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) There was wide variation in per capita Medicare spending among states in 2014,
Read MoreIncrease in Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums in 2018
As part of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, high income retirees will see their Medicare Part
Read MorePreparing for Medicare
Are you aware that your payroll taxes you paid does not completely pay for Medicare? If Medicare is in your
Read MoreMedPAC issues June report to Congress: 6 takeaways
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has released its June 2017 report on Medicare payment policy
Read MoreHow Medicare Covers Chemotherapy Costs
Medicare covers the majority of FDA-approved chemotherapeutic agents that can be provided in various settings. Read article here… Notice: The
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