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CMS Expands Diabetes Medicare Coverage

Posted on December 23, 2021 Written by Annalyn Frame

Medtronic plc (NYSE :MDT), a global leader of healthcare technology, announced today that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will expand Medicare coverage for all types continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) including adjunctive and nonadjunctive CGMs. CGMs that are compatible with Medtronic insulin pumps will be covered. The rule was published on December 21st, 2021. It will become effective 60 days after publication. [Read more…]

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CMS Expands Diabetes Medicare Coverage

Posted on December 22, 2021 Written by Annalyn Frame

Medtronic plc (NYSE :MDT), a global leader of healthcare technology, announced today that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will expand Medicare coverage for all types continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) including adjunctive and nonadjunctive CGMs. CGMs that are compatible with Medtronic insulin pumps will be covered. The rule was published on December 21st, 2021. It will become effective 60 days after publication. [Read more…]

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AAOS on Bill to Avert 2022 Medicare Cuts

Posted on December 8, 2021 Written by Annalyn Frame

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons President Daniel K. Guy MD, FAAOS issued the following statement to address the recently passed bill which will delay some of those planned reductions in Medicare payment in 2022. [Read more…]

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Zing Health Recognized for Excellence in Medicare Advantage Benefits Value

Posted on November 26, 2021 Written by Annalyn Frame

Zing Health is among 16 Medicare plans nationwide to have been recognized by HealthMetrix Research as cost-sharing insurance effective. Zing Health’s Signature Care HMO Plan, which has a $0 monthly deductible and a $0 premium, is the only Medicare Advantage plan to earn the Excellence designation in 2022 Medicare Benefits Value. [Read more…]

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Report: Medicare cuts ignore realities of pandemic and will harm patient care

Posted on November 3, 2021 Written by Annalyn Frame

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has released the final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). This doubles the 3.75 percent harmful cut to surgeons and surgical practice that will negatively impact patient access to care. [Read more…]

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Knowledge & Awareness of Medicare Advantage & Supplement Plans Remain Low Despite High Enrollment

Posted on February 25, 2021 Written by Annalyn Frame

While Medicare Advantage Registration Throughout the country is Greater than it’s ever been, a Current Poll of Medicare beneficiaries by GoHealth (Nasdaq:GOCO) revealed that overall awareness of the program and its options isn’t keeping pace. [Read more…]

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Study Says Medicare Subscribers Say Health Routines Important

Posted on January 20, 2021 Written by Annalyn Frame

More than half (57%) of Medicare subscribers believe daily health routines are more important now than in years past, and 76% are interested in using plan benefits and incentives to help them maintain preventive health habits. The findings were published today in the 2020 Medicare Study from InComm Payments, a survey of more than 2,500 Medicare subscribers conducted in Nov. 2020. [Read more…]

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Medicare Scams On the Rise

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, is cautioning consumers about a recent Medicare scam. Unsuspecting consumers are being engaged in conversations about their Medicare coverage with a Medicare “representative” and, during the call, are asked for their Medicare ID number. This can result in unauthorized changes or even a complete change in the consumer’s Medicare Advantage plan. [Read more…]

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Only two weeks remain in Medicare open enrollment

Posted on November 22, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Medicare recipients need to act now to pick their plans for 2018. The open enrollment period closes December 7. This enrollment period is usually the only chance Medicare recipients have each year to choose a new health plan — either switching between traditional Medicare and a private Medicare Advantage plan, changing from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, or adding or changing prescription drug coverage. [Read more…]

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Physicians Discuss Role of Medicare Over 50 Years of Care

Posted on July 7, 2015 Written by Annalyn Frame

On July 30, 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare as well as Medicaid into law. The following year, slightly more than 19 million older Americans had Medicare coverage.

Since then, Medicare has grown, and today covers more than 54 million Americans. And, since its inaugural year, a number of changes have been made including the addition of outpatient prescription drug benefits in 2003 when George W. Bush signed the Medicare Modernization Act into law.

However, even with changes over the years, one thing has remained a constant – enabling qualifying Americans easier access to physician care.

To recognize 50 years of providing Medicare coverage, Pennsylvania’s medical associations offer their thoughts on what Medicare has meant to the delivery of health care. [Read more…]

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