Patient Notification of Observation Status is Now Law
(By - Alexandra Wilson Pecci, for HealthLeaders Media) Under new federal law, Medicare patients who have been in the hospital
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Legislative Update
House GOP unveils plans to overhaul Medicare
(By - Dori Zweig, www.fiercehealthpayer.com) In an effort to overhaul the Medicare program, House Republicans will start drafting a Medicare
Read MoreDespite Public Sentiment, House GOP Moving Ahead With Medicare “Premium Support”
(By - Mary K. Caffrey, www.ajmc.com) House Republicans are making plans for an ambitious Medicare overhaul after the 2016 elections,
Read MoreAre ID cards obstacles for voters, but not for getting medical benefits?
(By - Jack Dennis, San Antonio Headlines Examiner) While the country debates between benefits and obstacles of requiring identification at
Read MoreYoung’s Bill That Protects Medicare Patients Signed Into Law
(Source - toddyoung.house.gov) Congressman Todd Young (R-IN) issued the following statement afterthe Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care
Read MoreProviders back bill notifying Medicare patients about observation stays
(By - Virgil Dickson, www.modernhealthcare.com) Healthcare providers are expressing support for legislation overwhelmingly approved by Congress requiring hospitals to notify
Read MoreSanders plans legislation to expand Medicare
(By - ROBERT KING, www.washingtonexaminer.com) Bernie Sanders plans to introduce legislation soon to turn Medicare into a single payer system
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