An Update on United Health Care’s “Inaccurate Payment Charges”
Christopher Snowbeck of the Star Tribune takes a look at charges filed by the Justice Department against UnitedHealth Group alleging improper
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In small Alzheimer’s study, hints of modest benefit from unusual drug
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) A little-known drug company announced modestly encouraging results for its experimental Alzheimer’s drug on Monday, a
Read MoreCalls for Repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board
With projections indicating Medicare’s spending will exceed the growth target this year, stakeholders across the health care system are raising concerns about IPAB (The Independent Payment Advisory
Read MoreOVER 65? AGE OUT LOUD!
(Source – www.medicare.gov) posted May 1, 2017 Today’s older Americans are living longer and better lives. May is Older Americans Month,
Read MoreVolunteers Help Ombudsmen Give Nursing Home Residents ‘A Voice’ In Their Care
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) Since retiring four years ago, Barbara Corprew has visited Paris, traveled to a
Read MoreUrgent Care Sites Cater To Cancer Patients, Letting Them Check Some Worries At Door
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) On an afternoon a few weeks ago, Faithe Craig noticed that her temperature
Read More7 thoughts on what’s next and best in healthcare finance
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare is moving outpatient due to technology development and a focus on value-based
Read MoreAppeals court blocks $54B Anthem-Cigna merger
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Friday affirmed
Read MoreMedicare Part D Penalty
Generally speaking, you must sign up for Medicare Part D prescription-drug coverage when you first become eligible for Medicare at
Read MoreAre You Familiar with Medicare Supplemental Insurance?
Medicare Parts A and B cover majority of Americans over age 65 and provide many valuable hospital and medical insurance
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