The results of a Kaiser Health Tracking Poll released 9/30 show that doctor-patient end-of-life talks are favored overwhelmingly by Medicare participants. Likewise, poll results
Read moreThe Department of Health and Human Services’ inspector general’s office casts some doubt on the validity of roughly $30 million
Read moreA Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released yesterday questions the adequacy of the provider availability for Medicare Advantage plan participants,
Read moreIndependence at Home, a Medicare-supported demonstration project in which a cohort of patients is receiving primary care in their homes, is proving
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today a Request for Information (RFI) for the Medicare Access and
Read moreIn an article titled “Not Much to Show for Nation’s High Cost of Care” posted on www.medpagetoday.com, Caroline Poplin MD, JD, former staff
Read moreWith over 20 different Part D plans available, and with information now available on deductibles and co-pays, it’s time to
Read moreWith the Medicare Hospital Insurance Fund projected to be depleted by 2030, there is so me solace in the expectations
Read moreYear 2 results of the MSSP program announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (MCS) showed some indications
Read moreWith caregivers expected to be providing the bulk of care for older Americans int he years ahead, panelists called for
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