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CMS updates definition of ‘reasonable and necessary’ Medicare coverage

January 15, 2021 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Jan. 12 that updates the agency’s definition of

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CMS issues final rule for Medicare coverage of breakthrough technologies: 5 things to know

January 13, 2021 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Jan. 12 that will speed up the FDA

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CMS proposes coverage update for blood-derived products

December 24, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing coverage changes for certain blood-derived products and treatments. The agency Dec.

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CMS issues final rule to promote value-based purchasing of drugs

December 22, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Dec. 21 to make it easier for states, payers

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Don’t miss your flu shot

December 8, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) December 6–12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. It’s a good reminder to roll up your sleeve and

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Act fast! Review your Medicare plan by December 7

December 2, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare Open Enrollment is almost over. If you’re thinking about changing your Medicare plan, you have until December

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Medicare premiums and other costs will increase in 2021

November 20, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the 2021 Medicare premiums and other costs will increase.  The

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4 things to consider when comparing Medicare plans

November 13, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Comparing Medicare health and prescription drug plans can be complicated. Keep in mind these 4 things to

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CMS Takes Steps to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Have Wide Access to COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

November 12, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(Source – www.cms.gov/pressrelease) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that starting today, Medicare beneficiaries can receive coverage of

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2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Remain Steady

November 9, 2020 Eileen Cook 0 Comment

(Source – www.cms.gov/press-release) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2021 monthly Medicare Parts A and B

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