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How to make Medicare coverage decisions in light of audit risks
“Providing full insurance benefit to the beneficiary” is a philosophical approach to making coverage decisions for our Medicare…
Projects Read MoreHarvard study: Medicaid expansion could be good for states’ health
As states are deciding whether to adopt the Medicaid expansion provided by the Affordable Care Act, a new…
News Read MoreSNFs to get 1.8 percent increase in payment rates
The 2013 prospective payment system (PPS) rates for skilled nursing facilities will increase by 1.8 percent, according to…
News Read MoreNew TN Medicaid program pays seniors to stay home
Tennessee is betting that creating a new category of Medicaid recipient could save the state millions.TennCare’s new program,…
News Read MoreHHS announces new healthcare fraud initiative
Health and Human Services (HHS) officials last Thursday announced a public-private partnership of organizations dedicated to improving the…
News Read MoreA feeling of hospital corners
I have lived at this facility for 20 months. It is almost half the size of my previous…
Projects Read MoreHHS: Long-term care is the next step in national plan to combat infections
The Department of Health & Human Services yesterday released the draft long-term care chapter in the “National Action…
News Read MoreAHIP: More companies choosing high-deductible health plans
Health insurance plans with low premiums and high out-of-pocket costs have always been favorite choices of individuals who…
News Read More5 critical dates for employers on ACA’s changes in employee benefit requirements
Employers have plenty to do in preparation for the upcoming changes in the employee healthcare benefit rules, according…
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