Inpatient or Outpatient? Be Aware of Getting Mooned!
The concept of a Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) is something that many beneficiaries may not be aware of, but
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Medicare – General
Seniors Advocate Drug Price Negotiation
A study conducted recently by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) indicates that seniors have an overwhelming preference for Medicare’s negotiations
Read MoreCMS Awards approximately $100 Million to Help Small Practices Succeed in the Quality Payment Program
(Source: CMS.gov) On February 17, CMS awarded approximately $20 million to 11 organizations for the first year of a five-year
Read MoreWhy Documentation Matters in the HME Business
In an article posted on www.homecaremag.com, Justin Buckland, QS/1’s market analyst for the HME industry, explains the importance of recordkeeping
Read MoreSeniors encouraged to pay more attention to cost in selecting Part D plans
A study by researchers at Yale School of Management concludes that Medicare beneficiaries, when shopping for coverage, often do not end
Read MoreFighting the Obesity Epidemic: A Surgical Approach
It’s a fairly common problem among those of well into the aging cycle…that pesky problem of weight gain and the
Read MoreImpact of Medicare Premium Surcharges Lessened by Change in Tax Code
If you’re in the “high income” range (i.e., individuals exceeding $85,000 and couples exceeding $170,000), there is some relief available
Read MoreKaiser Health News: Health Law’s 10 Essential Benefits: A Look At What’s At Risk In GOP Overhaul
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) As Republicans look at ways to replace or repair the health law, many suggest
Read MoreCMS delays certain CJR program changes
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has delayed the effective date for certain technical changes to the Comprehensive
Read MoreMedicare Fraud
Medicare fraud costs taxpayers more than $60 billion every year. What you should know and some tips for preventing, detecting
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