CMS’ final physician payment rule for 2019: 6 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS issued its annual update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Nov.
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Medicare - General
Majority of Medicare beneficiaries want caps on drug costs
According to survey results from eHealth, 83 percent of Medicare beneficiaries believe the best way to ensure the future of
Read MoreA new way to compare your out-of-pocket costs
(Source - www.medicare.gov) We know people often come to Medicare.gov looking for details about what Medicare coverage will cost them—that’s
Read MoreChanges to Medicare for 2019
Millions of seniors rely on Medicare for health benefits. So, whether you’re new to the program or already enrolled, there
Read MoreCOMPARISON OF U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL PRICES FOR TOP MEDICARE PART B DRUGS BY TOTAL EXPENDITURES
(Source - aspe.hhs.gov) The prices charged by drug manufacturers to wholesalers and distributors (commonly referred to as exmanufacturers prices) in
Read More2019 Medicare Part A and B deductibles, premiums: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS released premium and deductible information for 2019 Medicare Part A and
Read MoreIt’s time to see if your Medicare health plan is still right for you
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment is now started so it’s time to see if your plan is still right for
Read MoreCoordinating your Medicare and workplace health benefits
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2024 there will be 13 million individuals age 65 and older in
Read MoreSome changes to watch out for this Medicare Open Enrollment season
You may have more plans to choose from, the premiums may be lower, and some Medicare Advantage plans are adding
Read MorePeople on Medicare Will Be Able to Choose Among 24 Medicare Advantage Plans and 27 Medicare Part D Drug Plans, on Average, During the Open Enrollment Period for 2019, New Analyses Find
(By Chris Lee for Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation) With Medicare Advantage playing an increasingly larger role in Medicare, the
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