How Republicans Should (And Shouldn’t) Talk About Medicare
(By – John C. Goodman, Forbes Contributor) When the Republican presidential candidates meet to debate on Thursday there is one topic
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Medicare Part B premiums may increase 52 percent
(By – Dori Zweig, www.fiercehealthpayer.com) Nearly a third of Medicare beneficiaries may face a 52 percent increase in Part B premiums unless
Read MoreMedicare Advantage may be best program to power healthcare reform
(By Leslie Small, www.fiercehealthpayer.com) Though some have championed Meaningful Use (MU) as a key tool for driving reform in the healthcare
Read MoreFirst Medicare-approved transitional care center opens for business
(By – Ilene MacDonald, www.fiercehealthcare.com) The first Medicare-approved, third party transitional care provider began taking patients this month. But it won’t be
Read MoreHalf of the nation’s hospitals, including most in St. Louis, face Medicare readmission penalties
(By – Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News) Once again, the majority of the nation’s hospitals are being penalized by Medicare
Read MoreWaiving Medicare’s 3-day rule lessens hospital stay
(Source – BROWN UNIVERSITY) For nearly 50 years Medicare has required patients to endure at least a three-day stint in the
Read MoreTroy-based group saves Medicare millions during pilot
(By – JAY GREENE, www.crainsdetroit.com) A three-year pilot program to cut costs and improve the quality of care for hundreds of chronically
Read MoreWhy Skilled Nursing Medicare Payments Will Be Lower Than Expected
(By – Tim Mullaney, seniorhousingnews.com) Providers that receive Medicare reimbursements for skilled nursing services will be seeing lower payment levels next year
Read MoreMedicare headaches are pushing doctors away
(By – Ted A. Bailey, www.santacruzsentinel.com) The reason I’m writing this article is to help explain why so many doctors are
Read MoreMedicare in crisis; Obama lashes out against critics
(By – Dan Taylor, National Monitor) President Obama is hammering critics of Medicare and Medicaid who want to slash the programs, arguing
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