Should Federal Retirees Opt For Medicare?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) This week, I answered questions from readers about Medicare coverage and the rules for
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Medicare – General
Are you an informed Medicare consumer?
If you are not already an informed Medicare consumer, there are five ways you can improve your level of understanding.
Read MoreShocking Projections for Future Health Care Costs
A 65-year old couple getting set to retirement is expected to incur future health care costs of nearly $400,000, according
Read MorePrevention Experts, Eye Doctors Disagree On Vision Tests For Seniors
(By – Michelle Andrew, Kaiser Health News) Some doctors and a key group of preventive care experts are not seeing
Read MoreBack From The Brink, A Rural Texas Hospital Shines
(By – Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News) Brad and Sheryl Kott didn’t think much of it seven years ago when
Read MoreCigna Profits As Medicare Softens Penalty Policy
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) Cigna will get to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in bonus payments
Read MoreCMS’ Proposed Drug Payment Rule Change Analyzed
In an article posted on morningconsult.com, Caitlin Owens provides an analysis of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed
Read MoreChairman Tiberi Announces Health Subcommittee Hearing on Preserving and Strengthening Medicare
(Source – waysandmeans.house.gov) House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a
Read MoreAnother Perspective on CMS’ Alternate Payment Models
An article posted on BigNewsNetwork.com takes a look at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed new drug reimbursements for doctors
Read MoreCMS releases Skilled Nursing Facility utilization and payment data
(Source – CMS.gov) As part of our efforts to increase the transparency of federal health programs, the Centers for Medicare
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