Interesting Medicare Stats
Did you know that an estimated 57 million people are enrolled in Medicare? Click here to read about the ten interesting Medicare
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Medicare – General
Medicare Premiums in 2017
Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copays for the most part change from year to year and what you actually pay depends
Read MoreA Boost to Medicare Telehealth Use
In the 21st Century Cures Act legislation that was enacted earlier this week, there is a section on how telehealth
Read MoreCMS launches ACO model for dual eligibles: 6 things to know
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is rolling out a new ACO model for patients enrolled in both
Read MoreThe Administration is calling it off
On Thursday, the Obama administration announced that it was calling off the controversial initiative to change how Medicare pays for
Read MoreNational Kidney Foundation Responds to CMS Interim Final Rule
The National Kidney Foundation issued a statement in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services interim final rule
Read MoreCOBRA, Retiree Plans, VA Benefits Don’t Alleviate Need To Sign Up For Medicare
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) When Cindy Hunter received her Medicare card in the mail last spring, she
Read MoreMarketplace Enrollment Still Important Despite Plans For Health Law Repeal
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Since Republicans have plans to repeal the federal health law, should consumers still
Read MoreCMS’ new models to improve patient engagement: 8 things to know
(By Heather Punke for Becker’s Hospital Review) The CMS Innovation Center plans to test two new models designed to improve
Read MoreIs Medicare in more Trouble than Social Security?
In Keith Speights’ column for The Motely Fool, he explains why Medicare is in worse shape than Social Security. Read
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