Paying More for Outpatient
According to findings by the Health and Human Services inspector general, some Medicare beneficiaries who had heart stents inserted as
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Medicare – General
Women Doctors May Be Better For Patients’ Health
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) When a patient goes to the best hospital, he or she usually hopes
Read MoreWhen Looking For A Nursing Home, Your Hospital May Offer Little Help
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) At age 88, Elizabeth Fee looked pregnant, her belly swollen after days of
Read MoreCMS adds advanced APM opportunities under MACRA
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is officially reopening applications for physicians to join two value-based care models
Read MoreThe Future State of Long-Term Care
In Howard Gleckman’s Contributor column appearing on Forbes.com, he reviews the current state of long-term care and suggests ways to
Read MoreInteresting Medicare Stats
Did you know that an estimated 57 million people are enrolled in Medicare? Click here to read about the ten interesting Medicare
Read MoreMedicare 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
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