Feel the pressure—blood pressure, that is
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure—and you could be one of them. If
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Medicare - General
Improving care for dual eligible individuals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and states spend over $300 billion per year on the twelve million
Read MoreCMS’ proposed inpatient payment rule for 2020: 9 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its annual Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule April 23, which
Read MoreU.S. health officials unveil experiment to overhaul primary care
(By Casey Ross for ST A T) F ederal health officials on Monday unveiled a new primary care experiment that
Read MoreSeven years from now, Medicare Part A will be in dire straits
According this year’s Medicare trustee report, seven years from now, Medicare Part A will only be able to reimburse hospitals
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day—Medicare style!
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) More than 190 countries celebrate Earth Day on April 22—a day for encouraging awareness and action to
Read MoreMedicare mistakes that will hurt you
Millions of seniors rely on Medicare for their health coverage in retirement. However, you could be missing out on key
Read MoreMedicare “Freebies”
If you have Medicare or will soon, hopefully you know the basics of what it covers, but how much do
Read MoreThe job of Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman is to assist people with Medicare
Are you aware that Congress created the job of Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist people with Medicare with their inquiries,
Read MorePrimary care spending in the Medicare program is low
According to a RAND study, primary care spending as a percentage of total spending in the Medicare program is low.
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