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By Susan Morse | 05:32 pm | October 01, 2018
Seniors can compare the cost and benefit of enrolling in traditional Medicare, or signing up for Medicare Advantage.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 04:20 pm | October 01, 2018
MRSA bacteria carry high morbidity and mortality rates, making the disease a significant threat to patient safety.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:00 pm | October 01, 2018
More than half of physicians say they're contemplating retirement in a few years -- including an alarming number of those younger than 50.
By Susan Morse | 01:40 pm | October 01, 2018
Insurer's pharmacy benefits business OptumRx will take over Genoa, which specializes in behavioral health and addiction treatment.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:28 pm | October 01, 2018
The penalties for some facilities will be as much as 3 percent, the maximum allowed under federal law, which can translate into tens of thousands in lost revenue.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 12:15 pm | October 01, 2018
The cart helps prevent unnecessary hospitalizations for nursing home patients, saves money and provides peace of mind to physicians and families.
By Susan Morse | 07:04 pm | September 28, 2018
MA enrollment is projected to increase while plans offer new types of supplemental benefits, CMS says.
By Jeff Lagasse | 05:34 pm | September 28, 2018
About 90 percent of New York hospitals will be penalized next year, and while that number is high, it's down 3 percent from 2018.
By Susan Morse | 02:19 pm | September 28, 2018
The report raises questions of whether Medicare Advantage plans inappropriately deny claims to increase profits.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:30 am | September 28, 2018
Medical school and residency programs have an untapped opportunity to educate clinicians about using AI in patient care.