Critics Of Medicare’s Overall Hospital Star Rating Push For Changes
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Over the past decade, the federal government has publicized 115 different ways to
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Month: May 2016
Three Firms Vie To Run Drug Benefits For California Public Retirement System
(By Chad Terhune for Kaiser Health News) Three industry heavyweights are vying to run the prescription-drug business for one of
Read MoreAnother Case of Soaring Drug Prices
Just as the United States Congress have passed 18 bills last week aimed to address the opioid addiction problem, the
Read MoreInsurers Quitting Health Law Exchanges May Still Sell Plans To Individuals
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) This week I answer readers’ questions about buying plans off the insurance marketplaces
Read MoreFinal EEOC Rule Sets Limits For Financial Incentives On Wellness Programs
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Employer wellness programs can gather medical information from employees and spouses — so long
Read MoreSupreme Court Sends Health Law Birth Control Case Back To Lower Courts
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) When it comes to the issue of religious rights versus no-cost contraception, the
Read MoreThe 2017 Obamacare preliminary rates are in – Double Digit Increases
The preliminary rates requests from insurers in Obamacare exchanges for 2017 in the states of Virginia’s and Oregon’s are in
Read MoreSurprise! but Not the Good Kind
You thought your emergency room visit was paid by your insurance company until your surprise you started to receive medical
Read MoreMedicare and Medicaid Programs
Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid programs? Medicare is a federal health insurance program; whereas, Medicaid is
Read MoreAre You 65 and Did You Sign Up for Medicare?
Some people will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B but other people will not. If you
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