Fraud And Billing Mistakes Cost Medicare — And Taxpayers — Tens Of Billions Last Year
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) Federal health officials made more than $16 billion in improper payments to private
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The Facts on Medicare Spending and Financing
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, published July 18, 2017) Medicare, the federal
Read MoreWith collapse of GOP health care effort, Congress faces a long ‘to-do’ list for health policy
(By Erin Mershon and Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Republican health care bill, at least for now, is
Read MoreUnitedHealth’s Optum division helps fuel 30% spike in Q2 earnings
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Minnetonka Minn.-based UnitedHealth Group recorded $2.3 billion in net earnings attributable to shareholders in the
Read MoreSocial Interaction Improves Quality Of Life For People With Dementia
(By Shirley S. Wang for NPR) In nursing homes and residential facilities around the world, health care workers are increasingly
Read MoreCongress Squares Off Over Drug Pricing And A Controversial Drug Discount Program
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) House Democrats are calling foul on Republican assertions that cuts to a
Read MoreAmericans rank healthcare as top concern, but 64% disapprove of its handling
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Thirty-five percent of Americans see healthcare as the most pressing issue facing the
Read MoreStraight repeal of ACA back on the table after BCRA fails: 5 things to know
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two more Republican senators defected from the revised Better Care Reconciliation Act Monday
Read MoreNonprofit hospitals record greater revenue, less charity care spending under ACA: 7 findings
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A recent Politico analysis reveals the nation’s top seven hospitals as ranked by
Read MoreRetail clinics reduce unnecessary ER visits by up to 12%
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Retail clinics have been successful in reducing emergency room visits for minor and
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