Hospice faces cuts
Hospice is facing changes to whom it serves, where it serves them and for how long, in ways that may accelerate trends that are already reshaping end-of-life care.
Surgery Rate Late in Life Surprises Researchers
Surprising new statistics reveal the prevelance of surgery in patients’ last years of life, researchers find. Experts weigh in with their cost/benefit analyses.
Sen. Sanders on raising Medicare age to cut deficit: ‘Ain’t gonna happen’
Republicans and Democrats remain in disagreement over how to best address the national budget deficit and which programs are most in need of reform.
Senate committee accuses companies of ‘gaming of Medicare’
Federal investigators announce the arrests of numerous individuals charged with Medicare fraud, and detail the ways in which the “sting” was executed and fraudaulent activity revealed.
Report on Medicare Cites Prescription Drug Abuse
A new report reveals startling findings about the growing abuse of Medicare by beneficiaries seeking to obtain prescription drugs.
Five ways to “squeeze” Medicare
Medicare — one of the most popular programs ever devised by the federal government — is on the chopping block, again. The article lists five ways Medicare could be “squeezed” — and the reasons it will be difficult.
Man Stuck in Bed, at Hospital’s Expense
The article details the experiences of an undocumented immigrant in the Medicare/Medicaid system, as well as the issues facing hospitals as health and uncompensated care costs rise.
Hospital readmissions continue to be a problem around the country
A study on hospital readmission rates over the past several years show that little progress has been made in curbing them.
The battle over Medicare drug changes
Why should taxpayers pay more for a Medicare patient to receive the same medicine as a Medicaid patient, asks President Obama. There are plenty of reasons why, say drugmakers.
Obama Plan Would Fix Costly Health Law Glitch
Obama’s health care law contained an error which would allow married early retirees to qualify for Medicaid — costing tax payers $14.6 billion. Today, the Associated Press reported on the Administration’s fix.