Hospital-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
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Medicare 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
Read MoreStates Simplify Medicaid Sign-Ups
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) Getting on Medicaid has never been so easy. In the past two years,
Read MoreSystematic Review for Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid in the Treatment of Severe Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Knee
(Source – CMS.gov) Degenerative joint disease (usually termed osteoarthritis [OA]) of the knee is a condition characterized by the progressive
Read MoreNational Coverage Analysis (NCA) Tracking Sheet for Screening for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection (CAG-00447N)
(Source – CMS.gov) MS has accepted a formal complete request to initiate a NCA for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection.
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