Medicare Fines Half of Hospitals for Readmitting Too Many Patients
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Nearly half the nation’s hospitals, many of which are still wrestling with the
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Medicare Part D: A First Look at Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2021
(By Juliette Cubanski and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 29, 2020) During the Medicare open enrollment period from October
Read MoreMedicare Advantage 2021 Spotlight: First Look
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman For Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 29, 2020) Over the last decade,
Read More3 reasons to review & compare Medicare plans
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare’s Open Enrollment ends December 7. Even if you’re happy with your current Medicare coverage, it’s important to
Read MoreWhy Some Memories Seem Like Movies: ‘Time Cells’ Discovered In Human Brains
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) If you fall off a bike, you’ll probably end up with a cinematic memory of
Read MoreWhy State Mask Stockpiling Orders Are Hurting Nursing Homes, Small Providers
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) Nursing homes, small physician offices and rural clinics are being left behind in
Read MoreMore Than Half of All People on Medicare Do Not Compare Their Coverage Options Annually
(By Meredith Freed, Wyatt Koma, Juliette Cubanski, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation) Each year, people
Read MoreTransparency in Coverage Final Rule Fact Sheet (CMS-9915-F)
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Transparency in Coverage final rule released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
Read MoreCMS issues coverage rules for COVID-19 vaccine: 10 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers will all be required to cover a COVID-19
Read MoreVA launches new electronic health record system, reaching milestone in Veteran care
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) In a landmark event for Veteran health care, VA began using its new electronic health record (EHR) system
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