Trump Administration Announces Initiative to Transform Rural Health
(Source – www.cms.gov/newroom) The Trump Administration today announced it is further transforming the nation’s rural health care system by unleashing
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Private insurers pay over 37 percent more than Medicare
According to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NIBER), it found private health care insurers pay
Read MoreMedicare Part D coverage varies based on the medication tiers
Medicare Part D is available through private insurance providers and can be used for prescription drug coverage. The different plans
Read MoreSpecialty drug price caps drastically reduce out-of-pocket costs without increasing health plan spending
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) States that implemented out-of-pocket price caps for expensive specialty drugs saw patient spending
Read MorePrimary Care Doctors Look at Payment Overhaul After Pandemic Disruption
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) For Dr. Gabe Charbonneau, a primary care doctor in Stevensville, Montana, the coronavirus
Read MoreFive health insurance tips to consider when changing jobs
There are always reasons to change jobs; however, during a pandemic, it can be a scary time to change jobs
Read MoreTelehealth has some challenges
In response to the global pandemic, the rapid rise of telemedicine has been critical for getting at-risk patients the care
Read MoreWhat are Medigap policies and what do they cover
In 1992, Congress passed a law that called for the standardization of Medigap policies in reaction to marketing abuses. The
Read MoreTraditional Medicare is not as comprehensive as you think
Currently, 38 million seniors are enrolled in the Medicare program. Medicare helps cover healthcare costs for seniors, but it’s not
Read MoreMedicare overpaid hospitals $267M, OIG says
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare overpaid hospitals more than $267 million over a two-year period for inpatient claims
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