273 physician groups urge CMS to move forward with APMs in Medicare Advantage
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) In a letter to CMS, 273 physician groups and independent practice associations called
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CMS moves forward with RAC program expansion
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is expanding Medicare’s Recovery Audit Contractor program to Medicare Advantage, as required
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The Motley Fool’s Selena Maranjian takes you on a tour of eight significant Medicare statistics that will give you a perspective
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There are provisions in place, under certain circumstances, for individuals under age 65 to be enrolled in Medicare. Specifically, there
Read MoreInpatient or Outpatient? Be Aware of Getting Mooned!
The concept of a Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) is something that many beneficiaries may not be aware of, but
Read MoreCMS Medicare Rate Changes could lead to Medicare Advantage benefit cuts in 2018, study says
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the national association representing nearly 1,300 member companies providing health insurance coverage to more than
Read MoreUnited Healthcare Coding Practices Cited in DOJ Lawsuit
The largest provider of Medicare Advantage services is under the spotlight as a result of allegations by the Department of
Read MoreCalling It Off
Aetna and Humana are dropping their $37 billion merger bid ending a nearly two-year-long pursuit of a deal that would
Read MoreJudge Upends Effort To Limit Charity Funding For Kidney Patients’ Insurance
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Every night, Jason Early attaches a catheter in his chest to a machine
Read MoreIs a Medigap Plan Right for You
Should you enroll in a Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap plan) to help cover the healthcare costs that Medicare doesn’t. Read
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