Three Hospitals Hope To Spark A Reduction In Surgeries By Inexperienced Doctors
(By Sandra G. Boodman for Kaiser Health News) After James Happli of Mosinee, Wisconsin, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he
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$800 Million Increase for Skilled Nursing Facilities in 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule that will change the Medicare reimbursement policies at
Read MoreFeds Votes Not To Approve a Drug in Spite of Patients’ Testimonies
In a 7 – 3 vote, a panel of Food and Drug Administration experts voted against the experimental treatment drug
Read MoreHas Medicare Advantage Plans Lost Their Appeal?
In Western Pennsylvania, recently more retirees are choosing traditional Medicare plan with a Medigap supplement instead of Medicare Advantage plans.
Read MoreWhat Are the 6 Principals of Value Based Care?
With the increasing focus on improving the “value” of care delivered by the healthcare system, nowhere has there been mentioned
Read MoreWould Federal Government Negotiations on Drugs Lower the Costs?
Per the federal government’s Congressional Budget Office, there will be “negligible effect” on allowing the government to negotiate drug prices
Read MoreWill Covered California Sell Health Coverage To The Undocumented?
(By Ana B. Ibarra for Kaiser Health News) California legislators are attempting to clear the way for undocumented immigrants to
Read MoreHigh Court Ruling May Hinder Plans’ Efforts To Recoup Consumers’ Legal Awards
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Accidents happen, and if they’re someone else’s fault, you can go to court
Read MoreUnited’s Departure From Marketplaces Could Impact Consumers’ Costs, Access
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) UnitedHealthcare’s decision to quit insurance exchanges in about 30 states next year has
Read MoreAdministration Says New Rules For Medicaid Plans Will Improve Service For Enrollees
(By Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) The Obama administration tightened rules Monday for private insurance plans that administer most
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