CMS expands speedy payments to hospitals: 5 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has expanded the Accelerated and Advance Payment Program to a broader group of healthcare
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Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare helps with hospital visits, routine care, and specialty visits; however, it isn’t free. Medicare is like any other health
Read MoreMedicare is relaxing some of their rules
Medicare is relaxing some of their rules due to COVID-19 pandemic. Medicare already covers its enrollees for much of what
Read MoreWhat Takes So Long? A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Steps Involved In COVID-19 Testing
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) After a slow start, testing for COVID-19 has ramped up in recent weeks,
Read MoreCoronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) A wrenching conflict is emerging as the COVID-19 virus storms through U.S. communities:
Read MoreAnthem turned a blind eye to coding problems now DOJ alleging Medicare fraud
The Department of Justice has sued Anthem alleging that the health insurance company knowingly submitted claims with inaccurate medical codes
Read MoreNursing homes refusing to admit discharged hospital patients amid coronavirus worries
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amid the coronavirus epidemic, hospitals trying to discharge patients quickly are hitting a
Read MoreCoronavirus Has Upended Our World. It’s OK To Grieve.
(By Stephanie O’Neill for Kaiser Health News) On weekday evenings, sisters Lesley Laine and Lisa Ingle stage online happy hours
Read MoreNot So Fast Using CPAPs In Place Of Ventilators. They Could Spread The Coronavirus.
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) The limited supply of ventilators is one of the chief concerns facing hospitals
Read MoreCOVID-19 boosting Medicare spending
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations released a new analysis showing the COVID-19 outbreak will potentially boost Medicare spending
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