Fourteen percent of U.S. has Kidney Disease, Costing Billions
A new report from University of Virginia’s Department of Public Health Sciences found chronic kidney disease affects nearly 14 percent
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Medicare – General
Medicare to Save $343 Million on Joint Replacements over the Next 5 years.
Beginning April 1, 2016, Medicare is changing the way hospitals will be paid for hip and knee replacement in 67
Read MoreTraditional Medicare…Disadvantaged?
(By Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Health News) Sometimes it takes a call from a friend to take a fresh look
Read MoreIf I Apply for Social Security am I Automatically Enrolled in Medicare?
Depending on whether or not you’re eligible for both programs, you may apply for both Social Security and Medicare simultaneously.
Read MoreAre You Ready to Make a Decision on Medicare?
A retiree is faced with many decisions including whether or not to take Medicare to cover their healthcare needs. But
Read MoreSome Thoughts of Fixing Medicare
Medicare–like Social Security–is on a path to deplete its cash reserves even quicker than Social Security, yet it doesn’t seem
Read MoreMedicare Proposes Expansion Of Counseling Program For People At Risk Of Diabetes
(by Mary Agnes Carey for Kaiser Health News) As the health law turned six Wednesday, federal officials proposed the expansion
Read MoreElectronic Records Offer a Chance to Ensure Patients’ End-Of-Life Plans Aren’t Lost in Critical Moments.
(By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News) In a perfect world, patients with advance directives would be confident that their doctors
Read MoreWill Medicare cost You and if so How Much?
Even though Medicare Part A (the part that covers the cost of inpatient services) does not require additional premium; it
Read MoreDoctors are still not completely comfortable with end-of-life sessions
Medicare now covers Advance Care Planning, but some physicians remain hesitant about delivering this service. In an article posted by Phil
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