This federal drug discount program is actually boosting cancer care costs
(By Debra Patt for STAT) Given its name, you’d expect the federal 340B Drug Discount Program1 to save money for
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Medicare – General
Chronic Care Management (CCM) Outsourcing Explored
The outsourcing of Chronic Care Management to external technology-based firms is explored in an article posted www.healthcare-informatics.com by David Raths. Recapping the
Read MoreOpinion: The Backstory on High Drug Prices
While it’s no secret that drug prices in the U.S. have been escalating at an alarming rate, one of the more
Read MoreGuidance on Moving Into Medicare from “the Marketplace”
For individuals transitioning from exchange-purchased insurance plans to Medicare, there are number of key points that need to be taken
Read MoreCMS selects Quality Improvement Organization to support quality improvement at Indian Health Service hospitals
(Source – CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a new contract to help support best health
Read MoreAccountable Care Organizations – An Update
What may be considered positive signs for the future of Medicare’s Accountable Care Organization (ACO) experiment are presented in an
Read MoreMedicare By The Numbers
In an article posted on www.msn.com, Selena Maranjian of the Motley Fool takes a look at nine major statistics that will help
Read MoreMedicare Basics – Three Fundamental Items to Know
Medicare Open Enrollment is fast-approaching and, if you’re new to this process, you might want to start your prep work
Read MoreFeds Say More People Should Try Dialysis At Home
(By Eric Whitney for NPR) About half a million Americans need dialysis, which cleans toxins from the body when the
Read MoreCMS to resume Medicare appeals settlements
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS announced Thursday it will again allow eligible hospitals to settle inpatient status
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