Medicare Updates Physician Comparison Website
Medicare last week added new features to its Physician Compare website as it prepares to start including quality data on thousands of doctors. The federal health care law requires the …
W.H. Administration Delays Key Piece of Health Reform Law
In a surprise announcement, W.H. administration said Tuesday evening that it was delaying implementation of a key part of its landmark health-reform law; the requirement that employers with more than …
Medicare Bill Would Reward Elderly for Good Health
Bipartisan bill seeks to strengthen Medicare by keeping seniors healthy U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and U.S. Representatives Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Ron Kind, D-Wisc., Tim Griffin, …
Patient View: New Mediare Diabetic Testing Supplies Program
July 1st Medicare patients with diabetes will have to change how they get their diabetic testing supplies. That is when Medicare Part B will implement a national mail-order program. In …
U.S. Unveils Tools to Help Consumers Choose Health Insurance
A new website and toll-free call center to help Americans navigate the new health insurance marketplace, a key component of the Affordable Care Act, were announced Monday by the federal …
Reality Check: Competitive Bidding Program Myths Versus Facts
The Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Myths Versus Facts Reality Check Recently CMS released a document titled “The Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Programs: Myths vs. Facts”. This document …
Competitive Bidding will Eliminate Local Care Options for Beneficiaries
Flawed program will send Sranton disabled average 725 miles for a wheelchair Obtaining home medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and life-saving oxygen systems is about to get a lot …
Medicare urges seniors to join the fight against fraud
People with Medicare will soon see a redesigned statement of their claims for services and benefits that will help them better spot potential fraud, waste and abuse. These newly redesigned …