FTC charges two online senior care placement services with misrepresentation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged two Internet-based companies with allowing consumers in search of long-term care placement…
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Investigation triggers Medicare coding questions; suspicions of upcoding
Physicians and care professionals have gradually increased the billing of high-rate Medicare services, inflating charges by an estimated…
News September 17OMB: Medicare providers could see $11 billion in reduced payments in 2013
The tally is in: Providers who serve Medicare beneficiaries could see reductions of $11 billion in 2013, according…
News September 14Survey: Caregivers attribute Alzheimer’s symptoms to normal aging behaviors, delaying diagnosis
While many people incorrectly believe memory loss is inevitable in growing older, a new survey reveals that many…
News September 14Largest ACO model project sees significant savings among dual-eligibles
The key predecessor of the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model has shown mixed success, according to study results…
News September 13Seniors with hearing loss have higher dementia rates
Researchers have found a link between dementia and hearing loss, heightening the importance of regular hearing assessments for…
News September 12UTI payment study reveals big holes in datasets used for performance measures
A University of Michigan study shows that Medicare’s 2008 policy removing payment for catheter-based urinary tract infections (CAUTI)…
News September 11California passes bill restricting emergency room charges for out-of-network patients
California legislators have passed Senate bill 359, a bill that will restrict emergency department (ED) billing to out-of-network…
News September 10Care during last five years of life could cost $38-66k or more, study says
Even with Medicare coverage, many seniors still experience overwhelming out-of-pocket costs during the final five years of life,…
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