Primary Care Doctors Look at Payment Overhaul After Pandemic Disruption
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) For Dr. Gabe Charbonneau, a primary care doctor in Stevensville, Montana, the coronavirus
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Month: August 2020
Five health insurance tips to consider when changing jobs
There are always reasons to change jobs; however, during a pandemic, it can be a scary time to change jobs
Read MoreTelehealth has some challenges
In response to the global pandemic, the rapid rise of telemedicine has been critical for getting at-risk patients the care
Read MoreWhat are Medigap policies and what do they cover
In 1992, Congress passed a law that called for the standardization of Medigap policies in reaction to marketing abuses. The
Read MoreTraditional Medicare is not as comprehensive as you think
Currently, 38 million seniors are enrolled in the Medicare program. Medicare helps cover healthcare costs for seniors, but it’s not
Read MoreMedicare overpaid hospitals $267M, OIG says
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare overpaid hospitals more than $267 million over a two-year period for inpatient claims
Read MoreFraud, robocalls a concern for CMS when considering permanent coverage for telephone visits
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seema Verma, CMS administrator, spoke Aug. 6 during a videoconference with physicians and
Read MorePharma is showering Congress with cash, even as drug makers race to fight the coronavirus
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The world’s biggest drug makers and their trade groups have cut checks to
Read MorePandemic Hampers Reopening of Joint Replacement Gold Mine
(By Bernard J. Wolfson for Kaiser Health News) Dr. Ira Weintraub, a recently retired orthopedic surgeon who now works at
Read MoreYour Favorite Store or Restaurant Is Open. How Do You Know It’s OK to Go In?
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Just because many businesses are open again doesn’t mean the pandemic is over.
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