Justice Department Charges Nearly 200 In .7 Billion Health Care Fraud Justice Department charges nearly 200 individuals in a crackdown on health care fraud schemes, seizing assets worth 1 million. Top News · Jun 27, 2024
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown The Justice Department has charged nearly 200 people in a sweeping crackdown on health care fraud schemes nationwide with false claims topping $2.7 billion The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024
America Is in a Debt Crisis. Will Trump or Biden Address It at the Debate? The candidate who grasps the gravity of this situation and proposes concrete steps to address it will demonstrate the leadership our nation now desperately needs. The stakes couldn't be higher. Reason · Jun 27, 2024
What is the federal law at the center of the Supreme Court's latest abortion case? The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to release an opinion that will allow doctors in Idaho to perform abortions to stabilize patients at least for now, despite the state's strict abortion ban The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024
Baby boomers are abusing marijuana at a higher rate as more Medicare beneficiaries turn to cannabis with ‘little other safe choices for pain or sleep’ People are living longer and looking for ways to ease the symptoms of aging, according to a medical marijuana expert. Fortune · Jun 25, 2024
Medicare Misses Opportunity To Encourage Investment In New Medicines The Biden administration recently released guidance that's supposed to clarify how it will "negotiate" the maximum fair prices of select drugs covered by Medicare. Unfortunately, like last year's guidance, this year's document raises a lot of questions. International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024
Medicare billed by GP for his forbidden sexual affair A doctor who billed Medicare for his sexual trysts with a patient and threatened to kill her, and himself, when she tried to end it has been suspended. AAP · Jun 25, 2024
What to know about Medicare and hospital at home programs In 2019, people with Medicare had over 800,000 hospitalizations that could have qualified for hospital at home. Fortune · Jun 24, 2024
The Social Security Conundrum: Take It Now, or Wait Till 70? Yes, delaying Social Security means a bigger benefit. But when deciding whether it's worth the wait, take stock of these pros and cons. You might be surprised. Kiplinger · Jun 22, 2024
Jamie Dimon believes U.S. public debt is the ‘most predictable crisis’ the economy faces—and yet in just 3 months America has added $2.1 trillion to its tab Debt held by the public will rise from 99% of GDP this year to 122% by 2034—surpassing its previous high of 106% in 1946 at the end of the Second World War. Fortune · Jun 21, 2024
House Republicans shift message on extending 2017 tax cuts - Roll Call Changing politics and growing debt have House Republicans rethinking strategy for the tax cuts expiration in 2025. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2024
‘Hospital at home’ gains bipartisan support but questions remain - Roll Call Hospitals have continued the program after the pandemic for patients who need hospital-level care but who can be monitored from home. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2024
GP tax deal has bulk winners but won't inoculate all The NSW government is getting on the front foot before GPs increase prices to cover payroll tax obligations, but some patients should expect to see higher fees. AAP · Jun 20, 2024
Here's when Medicare will cover breast reduction surgery A growing number of women 65 and over are pursuing breast reduction surgery. Fortune · Jun 19, 2024
The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2024 An East Texas town wants to revolutionize how the state cares for people living with memory loss The ambitious project has won a federal grant. But the Texas Legislature has not yet given its blessing, a crucial step to move the facility forward.
Kiplinger · Jun 19, 2024 How IRAs Impact Social Security Do your traditional IRA distributions count as income that could lower your Social Security benefits? It depends.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2024 Answering urgent call to invest in GP Access pays off Bulk-billed GP Access boost helps take pressure hospitals
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024 Business basics: how do companies pay tax? This article is part of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask leading experts to discuss key concepts in business, economics and finance.
Top News · Jun 15, 2024 White House Criticizes Republicans Over 'Maganomics' And Tariffs Plan White House criticizes GOP's 'MAGAnomics' and Trump's tariffs, while Biden focuses on protecting Medicare, Social Security, and reducing the deficit.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024 Medicare headquarters closed after bacteria that cause Legionnaire’s disease found in pipes The Baltimore building shuttered last week and is expected to remain that way for foreseable future.
Kiplinger · Jun 13, 2024 HSA Contribution Limit Rising Again for 2025 Contribution limits matter when it comes to maximizing your tax-advantaged health savings account.
Kiplinger · Jun 13, 2024 Five Ways to Fund Medicare Part A Higher taxes can help stave off the projected 2036 insolvency of Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund.
Roll Call · Jun 12, 2024 Bipartisan prior authorization legislation introduced - Roll Call Some Medicare Advantage plans still require providers to submit requests through fax machines or proprietary payer portals.
Kiplinger · Jun 12, 2024 Six Strategies for Retiring on a Fixed Income When your paychecks quit rolling in, will you be OK? Run through this pre-retirement checklist to see how ready you really are for life on a fixed income.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2024 Government announces bulk-billing clinic to take heat off John Hunter The free walk-in clinic will be open every day.