CMS finalizes FY 2018 payments for skilled nursing facilities: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its final rule for fiscal year 2018 payment rates and quality
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CMS moves forward with $43B in DSH payment cuts
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS issued a proposed rule Thursday that lays out a methodology for
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before Your Medicare Benefits Start
Medicare is the most widely used health insurance plan in the United States but most pre-retirees do not understand it.
Read MoreMyths about Medicare Being Broke
With all the talk about Medicare going broke, here are some important takeaways from the recently released Medicare trustee report.
Read MoreTraveling Abroad? Review Your Medical Coverage in Case of a Medical Emergency
Are you traveling overseas? If so, you should learn what your health insurance covers in case of a medical emergency
Read MoreCMS releases proposed home health payment rule: 9 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued its proposed home health payment rule for 2018 and 2019. Here
Read MoreCMS to consider alternative payment model for behavioral health services: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS may design a service delivery model for Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health
Read MoreTake the Time to Understand Medicare
If you are not one of the nearly 58 million people that are currently enrolled in Medicare, you’ll probably be
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Health Plans are Growing
UnitedHealth Group executives are confident it’s only a matter of time before more than half of the American seniors will
Read MoreImproper and Overpayments for Medicare and Medicare Advantage Costs Taxpayers Almost $60 Billion
In 2016, the federal health officials made more than $16 billion in improper payments to private Medicare Advantage health plans.
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