A 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
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Month: January 2016
Sentencing in April for Operator of Home Health Care Agency
Miami Home Health Care agency operator Khaled Elbeblawy of Miami is scheduled to be sentence in April as a result of
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
Read MoreAetna-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
Read MoreDemocratic 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 MoreNew Federal Standards For Marketplace Plans May Reduce Out-Of-Pocket Spending
(By – Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) Some consumers who buy coverage on the health insurance marketplaces in 2017 could
Read MoreConsumer And Research Groups Release Cancer Guides For Patients
(By – Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News) For many patients, getting information on various treatment options for a medical
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