CMS adjusts rules for ACOs affected by hurricanes, wildfires: 5 things to know
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued an interim final rule Tuesday to adjust the Medicare Shared Savings Program to
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How Parkland Memorial cut ER costs through a ‘frequent flier’ program: 5 takeaways
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Dallas-based Parkland Memorial cut costs from the emergency room’s highest utilizers by launching
Read MoreMost cost-effective strategies to get the best medical care
We are all paying more for our medical care these days so here are nine ways to save money and
Read MoreMillennials are less likely to completely pay their medical bills
A recent Transunion survey found nearly three-quarters of Millennials did not pay their patient financial responsibility in full. Whereas, approximately
Read MoreHow well do you know Medicare?
The Medicare program is not well understood by many people even though almost every American over the age of 65
Read MoreSome Doctors Still Billing Medicare for the Most Complicated, Expensive Office Visits
(By Charles Ornstein and Ryann Grochowski Jones for ProPublica) Thousands of times a year, Medicare patients file into Dr. Mark Roberts’
Read MoreAnother reason to lose weight
In a recent study looking at cancers in U.S. adults age 50 -74 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,
Read MoreFlu season heats up as 23 states report widespread influenza activity: 5 things to know
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Influenza activity increased sharply across the U.S. during the week ending Dec. 16,
Read MoreMedicare Advantage benchmarks creating inefficiencies
The Medicare Advantage (MA) benchmark bidding system, which was intended to reduce plan inefficiencies, has allowed health plans to benefit
Read MoreNew blood test for celiac disease
In United States roughly one percent of people have celiac disease. Those with the disease must avoid foods that contain gluten protein;
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