Aetna-Humana Deal – What are the Implications?
The Center for American Progress takes a look at what the proposed combination of Aetna and Humana might mean for
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Medicare – General
Democratic Candidates Debate ‘Single-Payer,’ But What Does That Mean?
(By – Julie Rovner, (Kaiser Health News) Health care has emerged as one of the flash points in the Democratic presidential
Read MoreSystematic Review for Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid in the Treatment of Severe Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Knee
(Source – CMS.gov) Degenerative joint disease (usually termed osteoarthritis [OA]) of the knee is a condition characterized by the progressive
Read MoreNational Coverage Analysis (NCA) Tracking Sheet for Screening for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection (CAG-00447N)
(Source – CMS.gov) MS has accepted a formal complete request to initiate a NCA for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection.
Read MoreCMS Updates Open Payments Data and Improves Website
(Source – CMS.gov) On January 19, CMS updated the Open Payments dataset, consistent with the values we published on June
Read MoreRecap – 2016 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
Although we’re well into 2016, the editorial staff at the AMAC Foundation’s Medicare Report thought it would be good as
Read MoreMIPS vs. APM–Pros, Cons, and Issues
Physicians are facing a decision they will need to make in the relatively near future…choosing either the Merit-Based Incentive Payment
Read MoreThe Skilled Nursing Environment is Changing
A continuing sea-change in the field of health care is driving a corresponding evolution in the way skilled nursing services
Read MoreCMS Announces Submission Timeframes for 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Data
(Source – CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the 2015 PQRS data submission
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
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