At Death’s Door, Shedding Light On How To Live
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Nothing so alters a person as learning you have a terminal illness. Ronni
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Author: Eileen Cook
Democrats took the House. Here’s what it means for health and medicine
(By Lev Facher and Andrew Joseph for ST A T) W ASHINGTON — Democrats rode a wave of health care
Read MoreEmployer-sponsored group Medicare Advantage plan enrollment increased
According to a new analysis by Mark Farrah Associates, employer-sponsored Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment for plan year 2019 increased by
Read MoreCMS’ Nursing Home Compare ratings may not reflect patient safety
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The quality measures used for CMS’ Nursing Home Compare star ratings may
Read MoreFTC: Florida company made $100M selling fake insurance
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A federal judge has temporarily shut down Miami-based Simple Health Plans at
Read MoreMedicare’s new code for “Remote Evaluation of Pre-Recorded Patient Information
In an effect to bring the Medicare program into the future of clinically-valid virtual care, CMS just published the final
Read MoreHello? It’s I, Robot, And Have I Got An Insurance Plan For You!
(By Barbara Feder Ostrov for Kaiser Health News) “Anna” will not stop calling. She really, really wants to sell you
Read MoreNerve transfer surgery helps pediatric patients walk again
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review ) When 8-year-old Brandon Noblitt became wheelchair bound in 2016 due to acute
Read MoreProfits boom for commercial, managed care insurance sectors
According to the latest financial statements from insurance companies, commercial and managed care payers experienced significant third quarter profits, reductions
Read MoreMedicare’s new Virtual Check-Ins code
In an effect to bring the Medicare program into the future of clinically-valid virtual care, CMS just published the final
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