Medicare Program Team

Medicare pay cuts will have a disproportionate impact on small rural hospitals and the cuts will soon be deeper. A 1% reduction in all Medicare kidnapping payments began on April 1, after Congress suspended the program during the COVID-19…
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Melvin Monroe has always known that if circumstances changed, his older sister would gladly take care of him. Eloise Crump has always cared for her, this fiery woman who taught in Hillsborough County schools for 30 years and seemed to find…
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Nearly two weeks after Medicare and Medicaid Service Centers (CMS) announced a 4.6% cut in the patient-driven payment model, administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure doubled the schedule for these cuts by to the industry, saying the agency’s…
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Mary Caravella says that on her Medicare wellness exam on March 4, she had fifteen minutes of face-to-face time with her doctor. “When we received the bill I was amazed,” Caravella said. "I didn't take a physical exam or anything," he…
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According to a government report released last week, healthcare companies offering Medicare Advantage plans inadequately denied services and payments at a rate that may seem alarming during a one-week trial period in 2019. Companies, many…
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Coverage options or dental discounts First, check with your spouse's company or employer if any of you are still working. Half of people aged 65 and over who had dental coverage were employees, spouses of employees or retirees, according to…
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Elderly operators have significantly modified their operations in 2022 to address staff shortages. One position that is undergoing rapid evolution is that of the senior life recruiter. In the not-too-distant past, recruiters often relied…
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There is good and bad news about the ongoing research into Joe Biden's administration of the Direct Contracting Entity (DCE) program, also known as ACO REACH. The bad news is that the idea remains a threat to the health of the elderly and…
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This October marks three years since the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) was first implemented, and some nursing homes are still struggling to adjust. While a global pandemic and an unprecedented staff shortage are partly to blame for…
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The project to support the growing demand for housing for the elderly in Larimer County sets a "comprehensive health standard" to prioritize the health and well-being of residents. MorningStar Senior Living, Haselden Real Estate…
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