Medicaid and Medicare introduce greater flexibility for beneficiaries to receive care at home or in settings of their choice Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2012. New opportunities in Medicaid and Medicare that will allow people to more easily receive care and services in their communities rather than being admitted to a hospital[Read More…]
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Rep. Schakowsky: Consumers Win $1.3B in Health Insurance Rebates From Obamacare
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2012 –The Kaiser Family Foundation reported today that 15.8 million people will share an estimated $1.34 billion in rebates for their 2011 plan year under the medical loss ratio (MLR) provision, or the 80/20 rule, included in the Affordable Care Act. Under the 80/20 rule, insurance companies[Read More…]
Health Care Law Protects Against Fraud, Saves Nearly $1.6 Billion
Law requires stronger standards for ordering and certifying medical services, equipment, and supplies. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2012. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule today that prevents fraud in Medicare and is estimated to save taxpayers nearly $1.6 billion over 10 years. Today’s rule ensures[Read More…]
Report Shows Lower Costs in Medicare Due to the Affordable Care Act
Through 2016, Medicare will save over $200 billion; traditional Medicare beneficiaries will see nearly $60 billion in lower costs Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 23, 2012. The Medicare Program will save over $200 billion through 2016 due to the Affordable Care Act, and beneficiaries in traditional Medicare will enjoy $59.4 billion in lower[Read More…]
New Report: Competitive Bidding Saving Money For Taxpayers and People With Medicare
Health care law expands second round, program will save up to $42.8 billion Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2012. People with Medicare are already saving money on durable medical equipment (DME) through the Medicare competitive bidding program, according to a report released today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. According[Read More…]
New Affordable Care Act Program to Improve Care, Control Medicare Costs, Off to a Strong Start
Over 1.1 million beneficiaries now served by Accountable Care Organizations WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2012. A new program that will help physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers work together to improve care for people with Medicare is off to a strong start, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)[Read More…]
New Health Care Law Provisions Cut Red Tape, Save Up to $4.6 Billion
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2012. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a proposed rule that would establish a unique health plan identifier under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The proposed rule would implement several administrative simplification provisions of the Affordable[Read More…]
HHS, Department of Justice Highlight Obama Administration Efforts, Health Reform Tools to Combat Medicare Fraud
HHS Secretary and Attorney General host seventh Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit in Chicago Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. At a Chicago summit highlighting a new high-tech war against health care fraud, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder today discussed how the Affordable[Read More…]
Health Care Law Expands Support for Children and Families
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. To improve the health and development of children, 10 states received grants to provide early childhood supports and home visits to families who volunteer to receive these services, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. These awards are part of the Maternal, Infant,[Read More…]
CMS Makes Improvements to Medicare Drug and Health Plans
Rate Announcement & Call Letter address 2013 payments & other program updates; Final rule strengthens beneficiary protections, codifies coverage gap discount program WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued final regulations for Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug benefit (Part D) programs to improve[Read More…]
