Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
President Trump signed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (the “Budget”), a two-year budget which made substantial revisions to Medicare,
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Month: February 2018
Anthem updates ‘always pay’ conditions under ER policy: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Anthem increased the number of “always pay” exceptions under its controversial discretionary emergency
Read More10 medical conditions with the highest average cost per inpatient stay
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The top 10 most expensive health conditions in the U.S. each cost more
Read MoreSummary of Recent and Proposed Changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Reimbursement
(By Juliette Cubanski for The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation) On February 9, 2018 the President signed into law the Bipartisan
Read MoreWith new CRISPR inventions, its pioneers say, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) No one would be surprised if scientists announced tomorrow that CRISPR had leapt tall test
Read MoreMissouri court bans CMS from using Medicaid DSH rule, FAQs to calculate payments: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Missouri judge banned CMS from enforcing a final rule and two Frequently Asked Questions
Read MoreThe Basics of Medicare Secondary Payer Act
With the recent growth in enforcement actions and regulatory interest in the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP), the attached article
Read MoreHealthcare costs vary among states due to use patterns, prices: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Local healthcare use patterns and pricing are the main drivers of differing healthcare
Read MoreResearch the rules regarding what Medicare coverage best suits your situation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force participation rate is expected to grow fastest for individuals ages
Read MoreThree-quarters of people who got flu shot this year weren’t protected against most common strain
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) Three-quarters of people who got a flu shot this year were not protected against H3N2
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