Dec 311969
With a sizable cut to Medicare physician payments taking effect in just one week, the American Medical Association is seeking clarity from Congress on its plan of action to stop the 21.2% reduction.
Dec 311969
Unless Congress steps in this week, Medicare will begin paying doctors less, which could make it harder for seniors to find doctors willing to see them.
Dec 311969
ATLANTA, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Growth in chronic illnesses and related issues such as obesity must be arrested to control Medicare spending, two U.S. experts said.
Statement By Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker On Release Of President Obama’s Health Reform Proposal
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Dec 311969
The White House proposal outlined today maps a way to passage and enactment of comprehensive health reform legislation that will improve coverage for people with Medicare. The proposal would fully close the coverage gap in the Medicare drug benefit by 2020. Consumers who hit the coverage gap this year would see a $250 rebate to help cover the cost of their medicines and, starting in 2011, an ...
Statement By Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker On Release Of President Obama’s Health Reform Proposal
Medicare News, Syndicated
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Dec 311969
The White House proposal outlined today maps a way to passage and enactment of comprehensive health reform legislation that will improve coverage for people with Medicare. The proposal would fully close the coverage gap in the Medicare drug benefit by 2020. Consumers who hit the coverage gap this year would see a $250 rebate to help cover the cost of their medicines and, starting in 2011, an ...
Dec 311969
WASHINGTON â?? Millions of seniors who signed up for popular private health plans through Medicare are facing sharp premium increases this year â?? another sign that spiraling costs are a problem even for those with solid insurance.
New Health Affairs Study Shows Increase in Medicare Spending Linked to Rising Rates of Chronic Disease
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Dec 311969
Leading Health and Fiscal Policy Experts Discuss Implications for Medicare, Entitlement Reform
Dec 311969
Three years ago, the federal government began setting up special Medicare fraud strike forces. The first was in Miami, and it was an immediate success, saving billions of dollars in fraudulent claims in one county alone. Similar strike forces have now been set up in cities around the country.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Extend Contract with MAXIMUS
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Dec 311969
RESTON, Va.----MAXIMUS , a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that its Federal Services subsidiary has been awarded a one-year contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to continue to serve as an independent review entity for reconsiderations of beneficiary appeals for the Medicare Part D program.
Dec 311969
Three years ago, the federal government began setting up special Medicare fraud strike forces. The first was in Miami, and it was an immediate success, saving billions of dollars in fraudulent claims in one county alone. Similar strike forces have now been set up in cities around the country.
