Medicare

This is the last of three installments in a series.  The other two, Healthcare Programs Need Immunization and The Bad Old Days ran here on NQ within the last week or so.  The opinions expressed here are strictly my own, drawn from my own experiences and research.  If I got any facts wrong, feel...  

With just one month left in the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs' SHINE program is reminding Florida Medicare beneficiaries to carefully evaluate their health care ...  

On December 2, 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed 3 national coverage determinations (NCDs) to establish uniform policies that will prevent Medicare from paying for certain serious, preventable errors in medical care.  The proposed NCDs are: Surgery on the Wrong...  

Back in September we wrote about the Palm Pistol, a single-shot gun intended for those with limited manual dexterity.  Now comes word that, after some FDA pondering, the Palm Pistol has been designated a Class I Medical Device.  That means that doctors will eventually be able to prescribe the...  

Nearly three years after the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Medicare Part D) was launched, the Medicare Rx Access Network of Indiana is encouraging Hoosiers to learn about their options during the open enrollment period.  

MIDDLETOWN — Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13th District) is offering Medicare beneficiaries one-on-one individualized help with the Medicare Part D prescription drug program Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middletown Senior Center, located at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo, a...  

Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Also Included In: IT / Internet / E-mail Article Date: 04 Dec 2008 The National Senior Citizens Law Center and 11 other advocacy groups in a letter to CMS last week ...  

More than 1 million people in the Medicare drug program next year will pay almost the full price for certain brand-name drugs when they choose them over generics - a move that advocates for patients say is not clearly spelled out by the government nor insurers.  

Health Alliance Plan is adding acupuncture and chiropractic services to its Flexible Health Options Benefit for Medicare Advantage members beginning January 1, 2009.  

On December 2, 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted 2 new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and updated approximately 14 FAQs pertaining to the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program. As reflected on the CMS website, the 2 new FAQs are as follows:FeedbackIf I...  

Joppel Corp. announced today the launch of its powerful Medicare-plan search tool for consumers. The Web-based application, available at Joppel.com, is a free tool designed to search Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) health plans...  

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the registration period for the Listening Session on a plan to transition to Medicare value-based purchasing for physicians and other professional services.  Registration will now end at 5:00 p.m. (EST) on December 4, 2008.  On...  

Washington (dbTechno) - The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D plans has kicked off and is going to run until December 31st, giving seniors time to make some key decisions. It is more important than ever for seniors to pick the Medicare prescription drug plan that is best for them. This...  

Private health insurance plans that serve nearly a fourth of all Medicare beneficiaries, including more than 40000 in Maryland, were set up under the ...  

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING RECOMMEND OLDER ADULTS BE AWARE AND REPORT SUSPECTED MEDICARE FRAUD With the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit open enrollment period underway, older adults and persons with disabilities ...