States ranked by telehealth usage among Medicare recipients
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare beneficiaries in urban and more densely populated states were more likely to
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Medicare – General
Hospitals Divert Primary Care Patients to Health Center ‘Look-Alikes’ to Boost Finances
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) A growing number of hospitals are outsourcing often-unprofitable outpatient services for their poorest
Read MoreMedicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.6 Billion in 2021 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that the Medicare Shared Savings Program, through
Read MoreKeep an eye out for your Annual Notice of Change
Medicare recipients should receive their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) by the end of September. This notice is generated by
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Is Close to Becoming the Predominant Way That Medicare Beneficiaries Get Their Health Coverage and Care
(By Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 25, 2022) As Medicare Advantage continues to grow, a gradual but significant reshaping of
Read MoreSpending on Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Payment Reached $10 Billion in 2022
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 25, 2022) The
Read MoreMedicare on the road
Of the estimated one million Americans living in an RV, 57 percent are over 65. These seniors must address the
Read MoreHow Will the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Medicare Beneficiaries?
(By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, Meredith Freed, and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 18, 2022) On August
Read MoreKey Facts About Medicare Part D Enrollment and Costs in 2022
(By Juliette Cubanski and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 17, 2022) The Medicare Part D program provides
Read MoreMedicare Hospital Trust fund will run out of money in 2028
The Medicare program helps pay for health care services for the aged, disabled, and individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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