Kickbacks cited in Medicare fraud conspiracy charges…
Christopher Placek, Staff Writer at www.dailyherald.com reports on Medicare Fraud charges leveled against a Des Plaines couple, citing allegations of referral kickbacks
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An analysis of Medicare bundled payment options
The New England Journal of Medicine yesterday published an article covering various aspects of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR)
Read MoreProminent voices join the discussion on Medicare payment overhaul and the impact on amputees
A Boston Marathon bombing survivor and a former U.S. Senator have weighed-in on the technical proposals that some believe could
Read MoreAmerican Medical Group Association (AMGA) comments on mixed ACO results
AMGA’s newsroom yesterday issued comments on the quality and financial performance results of Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations and the Medicare
Read MoreOut-of-pocket costs related to observation stays hurting Medicare patients
The trend to have patients undergo “observation stays” to determine if formal admission is required appears to be generating cumulative out-of-pocket
Read MoreThe Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) results for 2014 are in…
Emily Rappleye, writing on the Becker’s Healthcare website, provides an analysis of the quality and savings measurements compiled by the ACO
Read MoreUpdate on the “Independent at Home” Project…
In an article posted today on the Independent Law Review website, contributing writers recap the results of the program’s progress since
Read MoreAmoutee advocates mobilize againts proposed regulation changes…
The American Orthotic Prosthetic Association and the Amputee Coalition are planning protests in opposition to proposed regulations that would potentially limit
Read MoreAmputees: Congress poised for unkind cut
(By – DANA LARSEN, Pilot-Tribune Editor; www.stormlakepilottribune.com) On Brenda McVinua’s Facebook page, there’s a meme that reads: “Amputees: some assembly required.” But
Read MoreDoctor accused of filing claims for dead patients faces new charges
(By – KRISTIAN HERNANDEZ, STAFF WRITER ; www.themonitor.com) A McAllen area doctor accused in June of filing fraudulent Medicare claims involving deceased
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