Fighting 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
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Medicare – General
Impact 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
Read MoreOvercharged Medicare
Along with a whistleblower, the U.S. Justice Department has joined the lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group Inc. that claims the insurer,
Read MoreWhat is IPAB?
Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) is charged with proposing cuts to Medicare if spending exceeds a certain growth target; (that
Read MoreHow Can We Increase The Use Of Palliative Care In Medicare?
(By Donald Taylor, Matthew Harker, Andrew Olson and Janet Bull for Health Affairs Blog, Posted February 13, 2017) Health Affairs
Read MoreHome and Community Based Care
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) are pushing legislation to give the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Read MoreJudge Upends Effort To Limit Charity Funding For Kidney Patients’ Insurance
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Every night, Jason Early attaches a catheter in his chest to a machine
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