Leaving Medicare Advantage
You usually cannot switch to another Medicare Advantage plan until open enrollment in the fall, but there are a few
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100 things to know about Medicare reimbursement | 2017
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Since its launch in 1965, Medicare has been one of the most influential
Read MoreNo Go on Anthem’s and Cigna Merger
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson halted Anthem’s bid to acquire Cigna for $54 billion stating the deal between the
Read MoreWhy your doctor’s advice to take all your antibiotics may be wrong
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) You’ve heard it many times before from your doctor: If you’re taking antibiotics, don’t stop
Read MoreNew Federal Rules Will Require Home Health Agencies To Do Much More For Patients
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Home health agencies will be required to become more responsive to patients and
Read MoreHealthcare finances a source of fear for 75% of consumers
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) When it comes to managing their healthcare finances, consumers are optimistic about the
Read MorePaul Ryan: 3 updates on ACA repeal, replace
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Despite President Donald Trump’s latest projection that an ACA replacement may take a
Read MoreThe A1C Blood Sugar Test May Be Less Accurate In African-Americans
(By Richard Harris for NPR) A widely used blood test to measure blood-sugar trends can give imprecise results, depending on
Read MoreWhite House Says Medicare Should Leverage Its Buying Power To Pull Down Drug Prices
(By Alison Kodjak for NPR) Drug companies could be forgiven if they’re confused about whether President Donald Trump thinks the
Read MoreHistory of Medicare Part B Premiums
Since 1966, Medicare Part B monthly premiums have risen by an average of 7.7 percent per year. Read article here…
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