Medicare basics
Medicare can be intimidating with so many options, confusing terminology, and people everywhere telling you something different. So, what do
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Medicare - General
Medicare Shared Savings Program produces substantial savings
In six years, the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), has grown to include 561 participating accountable care organizations (ACOs) serving
Read MoreUnwitting Patients, Copycat Comments Play Hidden Role In Federal Rule-Making
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) A proposal to sharply cut a drug discount program that many hospitals
Read MoreTake time now to prepare yourself for Medicare open enrollment
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 th but it’s not too early to prepare yourself for the choices you’ll have
Read MoreSenate votes to ban pharmacy gag clauses: 5 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) In an effort to increase drug price transparency, the Senate passed a
Read MoreDo you know about your spouse’s Medicare coverage?
In a recent quiz by MassMutual to 500 Americans ages 60 to 64 found that most individuals approaching retirement could
Read MoreWill the new Medicare Part D formulary rules cause patient safety risks?
In an emailed statement by the AMA, they stated that the newly introduced guidelines to allow Medicare Part D plans
Read MoreMedPAC to look into hospital consolidations’ effect on Medicare
In a letter signed a group of bipartisan lawmakers serving on the Energy and Commerce committee is asking The Medicare
Read MoreMedicare is driving ACO growth: 4 report findings
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review ) ACOs continued to grow in size and count in 2017 and early
Read MoreHHS Watchdog To Probe Enforcement Of Nursing Home Staffing Standards
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) The inspector general at the Department of Health and Human Services this month
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