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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…

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Harvard 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…

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SNFs 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…

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New 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,…

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HHS announces new healthcare fraud initiative

Health and Human Services (HHS) officials last Thursday announced a public-private partnership of organizations dedicated to improving the…

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A feeling of hospital corners

I have lived at this facility for 20 months. It is almost half the size of my previous…

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HHS: 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…

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AHIP: 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…

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5 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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