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Staff February 22, 2017

Impact of Medicare Premium Surcharges Lessened by Change in Tax Code

If you’re in the “high income” range (i.e., individuals exceeding $85,000 and couples exceeding $170,000), there is some relief available

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Staff February 22, 2017February 22, 2017

Kaiser Health News: Health Law’s 10 Essential Benefits: A Look At What’s At Risk In GOP Overhaul

(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) As Republicans look at ways to replace or repair the health law, many suggest

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Staff February 22, 2017February 21, 2017

United Healthcare Coding Practices Cited in DOJ Lawsuit

The largest provider of Medicare Advantage services is under the spotlight as a result of allegations by the Department of

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Eileen Cook February 21, 2017

4 main tenets of the GOP’s ACA replacement plan

(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) House Republicans gathered Thursday to discuss a policy memo detailing their ACA replacement

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Health Care - General
Eileen Cook February 21, 2017

Survey: 75% of provider organizations offer a cost estimate upon request, yet less than 25% of patients request one

(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Patients and providers think differently when it comes to healthcare billing and payments,

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Legislative UpdateMedicare - General
Eileen Cook February 21, 2017

CMS delays certain CJR program changes

(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has delayed the effective date for certain technical changes to the Comprehensive

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Health Care - General
Eileen Cook February 21, 2017

Got Back Pain? Try Yoga Or Massage Before Reaching For The Pills

(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Most of us suffer back pain at some point in our lives. In fact, it’s

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Health Care - General
Eileen Cook February 21, 2017February 21, 2017

Facing Pressure, Insurance Plans Loosen Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment

(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) Aetna, one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, will remove a key barrier

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Aging
Eileen Cook February 20, 2017

Preventing Falls by Practicing Tai Chi

In a recent study, researchers examined data from 18 previously published trails of tai chi for fall prevention and found

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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook February 20, 2017

Putting a Stop to Doctor-shopping for Painkillers

A new study has found state programs that require physicians to check drug registries before writing prescriptions for opioid pain

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