Medicare Part D Open Enrollment News
It’s just around the corner, so now’s the time to start thinking about it. C.R. Walker, in a post on
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Medicare - General
Medical Plan Consolidation Update
America’s health insurance industry consolidation is picking up steam in the wake of King v. Burwell. In an article titled
Read MoreLawmakers Push Plan To Replace Medicare Cards With ‘Smart Cards’
The move could help prevent fraud, the lawmakers say. Also, a congressional advisory group is studying Medicare’s drug policies. Rep.
Read MoreCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services Give Positive Nod to ACOs
In recent reports, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) credited Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) for generating cost savings
Read MoreAn Update on Health Plan Mergers
John Graham, Forbes Contributor, takes a look at some of the financial nuances associated with health plan mergers currently in
Read MoreBernie Sanders and Elijah Cummings Announce Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015
Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) and Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) introduced the Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 designed to
Read MoreCMS Offers On-Line Medicare Card Replacement Service
The Social Security Administration has expanded its services to include the capability for Medicare participants to obtain replacement ID cards
Read MoreMedicare Supplements - Some Clarification of Myths
Betsy Chandler, a licensed insurance professional with MIC Insurance Services, explains some of the nuances of Medicare and Medicare Supplements
Read MoreCoding for Medicare “Wellness” Visits Causing Lag in Use
Some doctors are experiencing difficulties using the coding structure implemented as part of the “Wellness Visit”concept implemented three years ago,
Read MoreBernie Sanders advocates Medicare ability to negotiate drug prices
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders commented recently on a bill he’s sponsoring titled “The Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015,” reporting
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