Medicare’s bundled-payment system did not reduce costs
In a new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found Medicare’s bundled-payment system did not
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FDA’s Gottlieb slams drug makers for stalling release of biosimilars
(By Erin Mershon for STAT) WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Wednesday accused drug makers who
Read MoreNovartis hits the brakes on price hikes as political pressure builds
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) In response to the heated political rhetoric over the cost of prescription drugs, Novartis has decided not
Read MoreWhat is a Medigap supplement plan?
What is a Medigap supplement plan and what does it cover? In Philip Moeller’s “Ask Phil” column, he gives a
Read MoreHurricane Maria Still Taking A Toll On Puerto Rico’s Seniors
(By Sarah Varney for Kaiser Health News in collaboration with PBS NewsHour) The question of who will care for Puerto
Read MoreGOP chairman, HHS’ Azar in talks to restart ACA’s $10.4B risk-adjustment payments
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was
Read MoreMedicaid Under The Influence: How Drugmakers Sway Medication Options For Patients
(By Liz Essley Whyte, Joe Yerardi and Alison Kodjak for NPR and The Center for Public Integrity) Eight months pregnant,
Read MoreMedicare won’t cover you abroad, so you will need to purchase another health insurance policy
If you plan to move overseas for retirement you will need to plan for health care and health insurance. Your
Read MoreVirtual care reimbursement proposed by Medicare: 5 things to know
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS made a series of suggestions to expand telehealth in its latest Medicare Physician Fee
Read MoreHealth Insurers Are Vacuuming Up Details About You — And It Could Raise Your Rates
(By Marshall Allen for NPR ) To an outsider, the fancy booths at a June health insurance industry gathering in
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