Some federal retirees could face extra-large jump in Medicare premiums
(By - Eric Yoder, www.washingtonpost.com) Hundreds of thousands of federal retirees could pay higher Medicare premiums in 2016 than most
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Medicare Options for Retirees Who Travel
(By - Jim T. Miller, www.huffingtonpost.com) The best Medicare options for retirees who travel extensively depends on your destination. Let’s
Read MoreHow Republicans Should (And Shouldn’t) Talk About Medicare
(By - John C. Goodman, Forbes Contributor) When the Republican presidential candidates meet to debate on Thursday there is one
Read MoreMedicare Part B premiums may increase 52 percent
(By - Dori Zweig, www.fiercehealthpayer.com) Nearly a third of Medicare beneficiaries may face a 52 percent increase in Part B
Read MoreMedicare Advantage may be best program to power healthcare reform
(By Leslie Small, www.fiercehealthpayer.com) Though some have championed Meaningful Use (MU) as a key tool for driving reform in the
Read MoreFirst Medicare-approved transitional care center opens for business
(By - Ilene MacDonald, www.fiercehealthcare.com) The first Medicare-approved, third party transitional care provider began taking patients this month. But it
Read MoreWaiving Medicare’s 3-day rule lessens hospital stay
(Source - BROWN UNIVERSITY) For nearly 50 years Medicare has required patients to endure at least a three-day stint in
Read MoreTroy-based group saves Medicare millions during pilot
(By - JAY GREENE, www.crainsdetroit.com) A three-year pilot program to cut costs and improve the quality of care for hundreds
Read MoreWhy Skilled Nursing Medicare Payments Will Be Lower Than Expected
(By - Tim Mullaney, seniorhousingnews.com) Providers that receive Medicare reimbursements for skilled nursing services will be seeing lower payment levels
Read MoreMedicare headaches are pushing doctors away
(By - Ted A. Bailey, www.santacruzsentinel.com) The reason I’m writing this article is to help explain why so many doctors
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