McKnight’s Online Expo to cover audits, payments for SNFs
Feb 14, 2012
Medicare’s recovery audit contractors (RAC) program recovered $398 million in overpayments in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, according to a government report.
Social Security recipients cannot opt out of Medicare, appeals court rules
Feb 09, 2012
Senior citizens who receive Social Security benefits cannot opt out of Medicare and rely solely on private insurance, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Medicare tops to-do list for lawmakers
Jan 14, 2008
Legislators are planning to resume discussions about Medicare after passing slimmed-down legislation on this program before the winter recess.
Committee to revise new Medicare legislation
Feb 28, 2008
Leaders in both houses of Congress this week introduced legislation that would cut Medicare growth, but Democrats said they are opposed to it.
Lawmaker questions existence of Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 14, 2012
A House Republican has doubts about a program created by the Affordable Care Act to test new care delivery models for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and dual eligibles.
House may resurrect measure allowing Medicare reimbursement for end-of-life consultation
Apr 30, 2010
A controversial provision to allow Medicare to reimburse for end-of-life planning consultations could be making a comeback, according to reports.
Second aging revolution summit to include big names, big ideas
Sep 09, 2008
The Wesley Enhanced Living Foundation will host “The Aging Revolution II,” a conference devoted to aging issues, on September 25 in Philadelphia.
Medicare to cover cardiac rehab diet regimens
Aug 23, 2010
Medicare will cover the cost of two new dietary regimens for beneficiaries undergoing intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said recently.
Panel: Saving Medicare requires public support
Mar 31, 2008
While there are a number of potential solutions to the Medicare funding crisis, enacting real change entails engaging the public on the issue, according to panelists at a recent forum sponsored by the...
OIG: Regulators need to sharpen retrieval of Medicare overpayments made to providers
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McKnight's Staff
May 25, 2012
Medicare recovery audit contractors have not been diligent enough in collecting previously identified overpayments, a government investigation finds.