CMS’ new models to improve patient engagement: 8 things to know
(By Heather Punke for Becker’s Hospital Review) The CMS Innovation Center plans to test two new models designed to improve
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Is Medicare in more Trouble than Social Security?
In Keith Speights’ column for The Motely Fool, he explains why Medicare is in worse shape than Social Security. Read
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(By Joe Palca for NPR) Scientists in Ireland are using a rather unexpected material to make an extremely sensitive pressure
Read MoreFive Quick Ways A New HHS Secretary Could Change The Course Of Health Policy
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) Prospective Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, currently the chairman of the
Read MorePay-for-Performance Medicare Programs
Peter Ubel shares his thoughts on Medicare pay-for-performance programs in the Contributor column for Forbes. Read article here… Notice: The
Read MoreMany Parents With Job-Based Coverage Still Turn To Medicaid, CHIP To Insure Kids
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Lower income parents who have health insurance through their employers are increasingly likely
Read MorePotential Safety Issues
In a recent study suggests that U.S. veterans with dementia who receive care from several sources including Department of Veterans
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Mary Grealy, president of Healthcare Leadership Council, said in a recent conference “The Affordable Care Act’s Independent Payment Advisory Board
Read MoreThe Medical Device Tax
Lawmakers, lobbyists and industry executives are hoping the first business tax breaks President Trump delivers is to go to the
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