AHA Advocates Participation in Bundled Payment OPtions
An article posted by Charity Singleton Craig on www.ciproms.com discusses the merits of encouraging physician participation in programs like the Bundled Payment for
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Medicare – General
Federal Officials Clarify Rules On Getting New Health Coverage After A Move
(By – Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) After the open enrollment period ends on Sunday for buying coverage on the
Read MoreCalifornia Voters Will Have Their Say On Drug Prices
(By – Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News) California voters will weigh in this November on a high-stakes ballot proposition intended
Read MoreDespite Kvetching, Most Consumers Satisfied With Health Plans: Poll
(By – Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News) Bashing insurance companies may be a popular pastime, but a poll released Thursday found most
Read MoreDecision Memo for Stem Cell Transplantation (Multiple Myeloma, Myelofibrosis, and Sickle Cell Disease) (CAG-00444R)
(Source – CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will modify our existing National Coverage Determinations Manual to
Read MoreA Detailed Look at Healthcare Options for the Elderly
Certified elder law attorneys Julian Gray and Frank Petrich, in an article posted at www.post-gazette.com provide in in-depth analysis of Medicare- and
Read MoreSelf-Nomination for 2016 Qualified Registries and Qualified Clinical Data Registries (QCDRs) Open Through January 31, 2016
(Source – CMS.gov) Entities interested in becoming a PQRS qualified registry or QCDR for 2016 must submit a self-nomination to
Read MoreHospital-to-Home Transition Program Produces Positive Results
A pilot program launched in Southern California in 2009 appears to be achieving its cost-savings and quality-of-care objectives, according to
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Plans – A 2016 Update
There are a number of new aspects of Medicare Advantage plans that beneficiaries need to be aware of, and they’re
Read MoreMedicare and Obesity – What Do the Polls Say?
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) reports widespread public support for Medicare coverage of obesity reduction programs, labeling obesity a primary cause of
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