Jason Alderman: Investigate Medicare Before You Need It
Most people are at least somewhat familiar with Medicare, since it’s likely that they or a family member already rely on the government-provided health insurance…
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Cut looms for Medicare payments to doctors
Marketwatch/The Seattle Times reports on the looming 21 percent cut to physicians’ Medicare payments. “The cut was to take effect March 1 until Congress delayed it by 30 days. The Senate then voted last Wednesday to postpone the cut an additional six months as part of a larger bill that extends unemployment benefits. The measure [...]
Full Medicare coverage for IVF: CFAS felicitates Quebec government
The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society congratulates Premier Jean Charest and his Government on their announcement of full Medicare coverage for in-vitro fertilization treatments in Quebec.
Medicare Signup Reaches Deadline Today
Today is the deadline for physicians to change their Medicare participation or nonparticipation status.The American Medical Association has developed….
Medicare payment formula adds guesswork for seniors, doctors
Every year or so, Medicare patients and the doctors who treat them go through a ritual of guessing whether physicians’ Medicare…
Medicare formula adds guesswork for seniors, doctors
Every year or so, Medicare patients and the doctors who treat them go through a ritual of guessing whether physicians’ Medicare…
Leaders hope to trim Medicare but save HMO benefits
Washington — Intent on cutting Medicare costs without pinching senior citizens, the White House and Congressional leaders plan to gradually lower spending on popular plans run by private HMOs.
Leaders hope to trim Medicare, save HMO benefits
Washington — Intent on cutting Medicare costs without pinching senior citizens, the White House and Congressional leaders plan to gradually lower spending on popular plans run by private HMOs.
Senior Advocate: Medicare plan affects choice of doctors, hospitals
Q: I have Medicare as my health insurance. I am wondering if I have any say in the hospital that I use if I need that level of care. Some friends indicate that I need to go to the local hospital, but others say I can go elsewhere. Are there any rules about where I [...]
Remove niqab to get medicare card, Quebec commission rules
A niqab-clad woman must uncover her face to confirm her identity when applying for a Quebec medicare card, the province’s human rights commission says.
Face must be bared to get medicare card
A niqab-clad woman must uncover her face to confirm her identity when applying for a Quebec medicare card, the province’s human rights commission says.
Discussion of Medicare’s ‘Competitive’ Bidding Program for Home Medical Equipment is Plagued by Myths and Misinformation
ARLINGTON, Va., March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Medicare has been touting the merits of the “competitive” bidding program for durable, or home medical equipment and services to convince Congress that the program is good for seniors. Unfortunately, proponents have conveyed misleading information and cherry-picked facts that exaggerate the benefits and ignore the severe shortcomings of…
Impact on Senior Citizens of Rising Drug Prices in Medicare to Be Hearing Topic
March 16, 2010 – The Special Committee on Aging will convene Wednesday, March 17, for a hearing to examine the rise of prescription drug prices in America and its impact on senior citizens who participate in the Medicare Part D program. Senator Bill Nelson will be the acting chairman.
Fall River dentist indicted for Medicare fraud
A former Fall River dentist was indicted for Medicare fraud after he repeatedly billed the agency for his work…
Midwives, nurses win new Medicare rights
Midwidves and nurse practitioners have won landmark Medicare and prescribing rights in the Senate, but pay issues and work relations with doctors are still to be settled.