HHS final rule takes aim at Medicare appeals backlog: 5 things to know
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS released a final rule aimed at decreasing the Medicare appeals backlog on
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Medicare patient deaths shortly after leaving the ER raise questions about rural hospitals
(By Casey Ross for STAT) A new study on Medicare patients dying soon after emergency department discharges raises questions about
Read MoreWhen to Hire a Professional Health Insurance Claim Specialist
If you suspect there is an error in a medical bill, contacting a claims specialist soon after discovering a problem
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(By Kate Sheridan for STAT) A commonly used drug could dramatically increase survival rates for men who have to fight prostate cancer1 twice. Continue
Read MoreIndiana, Pence’s Home State, Seeks Federal OK To Keep Medicaid Expansion
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) As Congress weighs repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the home state of
Read MoreCMS releases Medicaid spending report: 10 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Federal and state Medicaid spending increased by an estimated 4.3 percent to $575.9
Read MoreSurvey: Nearly half of patients find it difficult to get up-front cost information
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare providers could potentially boost patient satisfaction by providing up-front cost information, yet
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In a recent study found, for adults 70 and older without cognitive problems, playing games was associated with a 22
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According to the scientific statement from the American Heart Association, eating more calories earlier in the day and consuming less
Read MoreTrump vows to bring down ‘astronomical’ drug prices
(By Dylan Scott and Damian Garde for STAT) WASHINGTON — President Trump on Tuesday broadly pledged to encourage more competition
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