House pushes back Medicaid DSH cuts
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. House has approved a measure to delay $4 billion in cuts
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How much does Medicare Part B cost?
Most people over 65 rely on Medicare for their healthcare coverage. If you are looking for the most basic Medicare
Read MoreTwo-thirds of households will be financially worse off with Medicare for All
In the new study by the Heritage Foundation found that Medicare for All would make two-thirds of households financially worse
Read MoreA COPD screening can help you breathe easier
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause breathing problems, like emphysema, chronic
Read MoreThe Case Of The ACA’s Disappearing Taxes
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) It was a moment of genuine bipartisanship at the House Ways and Means
Read MoreHearing aids might reduce dementia risk
According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found people with hearing loss, using a
Read MoreSnapshot analysis shows 84 percent of those selecting Medicare Advantage choose plans with $0 premiums
The first half of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period for 2020 and the analysis of consumer plan selection finds premiums
Read MoreMedicare improper payments down $7B
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The improper payment rate for Medicare fee-for-service declined $7 billion from fiscal years
Read More4 things to consider when comparing Medicare plans
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) Comparing Medicare health and prescription drug plans can be complicated. Keep in mind these 4 things to
Read MoreThe Startlingly High Cost Of The ‘Free’ Flu Shot
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) In the Byzantine world of health care pricing, most people wouldn’t expect that
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