Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) decreased medical charges without increasing drug charges March 15, 2017 In: Accountable Care Organization No comments A primary component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) victoriously saved Medicare $345 each person in medical costs in its 1st year without driving up prescription drug coverage costs, in accordance to an analysis led by the University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Pu... Read more
Study: Specialized Disease Management Program Decreases Charges & Hospital Stays for Kidney Sufferers April 23, 2017 No comments A latest study, presented at National Kidney Foundation’s 26th annual Spring Clinical Meetings... Read more
New State Budget: 8,000 Missourians merely lost in-home healthcare services July 07, 2017 No comments Springfield, MO A slimmer Missouri budget went into effect over the weekend. Controversially, it in... Read more
U.S. District Judge rules in favor of Cigna in lawsuit submitted by Chicago ASC July 11, 2017 In: Cigna No comments U.S. District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber ruled in favor of Cigna regarding a lawsuit Chicago ASC (Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Center) Inc. filed against the payer for allegedly incorrectly denying reimbursement for claims for some Cigna-in... Read more
2014 Quality Measures to be Publicly Reported on Physician Compare this Year August 13, 2015 No comments Did you know that some 2014 PQRS quality measures will be publicly reported on Physician Compare lat... Read more
Avoid making these health insurance errors December 05, 2016 No comments Either you get your health insurance through your employer, Medicare, or one of the Affordable Care... Read more
U.S. District Judge rules in favor of Cigna in lawsuit submitted by Chicago ASC July 11, 2017 No comments U.S. District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber ruled in favor of Cigna regarding a lawsuit Chicago ASC (Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Center) Inc. filed agai... Read more
Children’s Minnesota again in network with BCBS of Minnesota July 10, 2017 No comments Minneapolis-based Children’s Minnesota and Eagan-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota reached a deal on the day of Friday, saving 66,00... Read more
New State Budget: 8,000 Missourians merely lost in-home healthcare services July 07, 2017 No comments Springfield, MO A slimmer Missouri budget went into effect over the weekend. Controversially, it involves $251-million in cuts to programs many indiv... Read more
Texas Agency Not Tracking Caregiver Background Checks July 06, 2017 No comments Trust between seniors and caregivers are important for beneficial home health care, and laws require home health providers to monitor and vet their ai... Read more
