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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the launch of a program that will require individuals ...
CLEVELAND — Legal analysis: The official Medicare website is confusing beneficiaries who were worried about losing telehealth access on April 1. Legally Speaking, they're getting a reprieve from ...
As Open Enrollment for Medicare comes around, so do a slew of scams. Know what to look out for, so you or a loved one don't fall victim to fraud.
The Medicare open enrollment period is a pivotal time for millions in the U.S. to reassess their health and drug coverage.
Dear Readers: At one time I carried Medicare cards for four elders, and every time there was a question about their coverage, I had to make a time-consuming phone call.
The Medicare website warns seniors to be cautious of potential fraud and avoid sharing their Medicare number or personal information.
Medicare may send a first bill that is higher than future bills. This could be due to the billing period, or penalties and surcharges. Read more.
A Medicare website that compares ratings of hospitals nationwide shows Medical Center Hospital comes up short compared to local competitors Odessa Regional Medical Center and Midland Memorial ...
When a doctor accepts the assignment, they accept Medicare and agree to accept the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Learn more here.
Hospitals push back against new Medicare 'site-neutral payment' rules For years, Medicare has paid hospitals double the rates it pays other providers for the same services, such as colonoscopies ...
Medicare site-neutral pay reforms: 5 things ASCs need to know Some leaders have become increasingly frustrated with hospital outpatient department reimbursements far outpacing ASCs, but there are ...
First Medicare bills may be higher than people expect because they can cover longer periods, or penalties and surcharges could apply. Read more.