Home Health Care Agency and Others Indicted in Fraud case
A $13.4 million fraud investigation has yielded indictments for the co-owners of a Dallas home healthcare agency and two nurses
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Medicare and IY Therapy – A Problem?
This article by Marie McCullough, Staff Writer at philly-com, explores the issue of Medicare coverage for costly intravenous therapy at home and
Read MoreForbes: The Cost of Health Now Over $4.9 trillion
Using an expanded approach to assessing the magnitude of health-related spending, Forbes Contributor Chris Conover pegs the overall tab at
Read MorePrison terms set for Miami brothers convicted in Medicare fraud
Two Miami brothers were sentenced to prison terms and ordered to pay substantial restitution after being convicted of Medicare fraud.
Read MorePatient Access and Medicare Protection Act Details
The Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act’s impact on payment schedules is discussed in an article posted by Jeff Lagasse on www.healthcarepayernews.com
Read MorePreparing for the costs of care for aging parents
As life expectancy increases, so too does the need for family support in later years. In an article titled “Prepare
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Plans to get increased scrutiny
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week announced expansion of Medicare’s Recovery Audit Program, with increased focus on risk adjustment
Read MoreACOs are having a positive impact
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), despite some early skepticism, are showing positive results in some sectors. In an article titled “Medical
Read MoreHospitals: No Place for Ailing Seniors?
Researchers are taking a serious look at the phenomenon facing hospitalized seniors–the phenomenon that they frequently are discharged in worse
Read MoreSome Details on Medicare Advantage Seniors Should be Aware Of
Medicare Advantage plans can be a substantial benefit for many seniors, but there are details anyone considering signing up for
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