Medicare’s Efforts To Curb Backlog Of Appeals Not Sufficient, GAO Reports
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) Despite interventions by Medicare officials, the number of appeals from health care providers
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Medicare – General
Medicare Saved $4 Billion
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has saved $4 billion over five years on payments through the process of rebid
Read MoreAre You Prepared for the Cost of Long-Term Care?
One-third of all Americans over the age of 40 have done no planning to cover the cost of long term care
Read MoreMedicare Payment Changes on the Way for Hospitals
On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed a bill that would amend the changes made to Medicare hospital payments under the
Read MoreMilitary Service and Medicare
If you are on active duty, retired military or veteran, there are some important information concerning your military health coverage
Read MoreStudy Suggests Federal Standard May Be Thwarting Some Transplant Patients
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) For the roughly 15,000 people who need a liver transplant, it’s a waiting
Read MoreFlorida Stores Help Consumers Buy Imported Drugs Despite Federal Ban
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) LAKELAND, Fla. — A hardy market for imported low-cost prescription drugs has taken
Read MoreMedicare Cuts Flying Under the Radar
Obamacare will cut $715 billion from Medicare over the next decade to help pay for it. The Chief Actuary for
Read MoreWhat is Your Medicare Lifetime Benefit?
Medicare lifetime benefit for an average single male’s lifetime $180,000 and for a single female $207,000 (due to longer life expectancy).
Read MoreMedicare Payment Changes Creating Private Equity Investment Opportunities
As Medicare changes how they pay hospitals, physicians and other providers, private equity investment firms are investing money ($5.92 billion
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