Medicare paid 18 to 30 percent more than state Medicaid and federal employee health plans for 20 of the highest volume or highest cost laboratory tests in 2011, according to a new report by HHS’ ...
Section 1834A of the Act significantly changes how CMS will set Medicare payment rates for CDLTs that are paid for under the CLFS. In general, with certain designated exceptions, the statute requires ...
On December 19, 2022, OIG released its annual report analyzing Medicare Part B spending on laboratory tests over the past year. According to OIG, Medicare Part B spending on laboratory tests increased ...
Physical exams, cardiovascular screening and diabetes testing are some of the new benefits being offered to those covered by Medicare Part B. The new services began Jan. 1 and include a one time ...
Medicare enters 2026 with some of the strongest preventive benefits ever offered, giving older adults powerful tools to stay ...
The biggest changes are increases to Medicare costs, experts said, with monthly premiums rising from about $185 per person in ...
Medicare coverage is scheduled to change for millions of Americans starting March 31. That is the date when Medicare telehealth coverage expires, potentially causing rural patients difficulties in ...
Navigating Medicare coverage can feel like trying to solve a particularly challenging puzzle, especially when it comes to hospital stays and skilled care. After all, this senior-focused coverage has ...
The $300 CLFS payment rate provides a foundation for negotiations with private insurers. CMS is the single largest payer for healthcare in the United States, with Medicare responsible for ...
During the Medicare Advantage Annual Election Period (AEP), which runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7, individuals eligible for Medicare can select their health insurance plan for the following year. For veterans, ...