Stories Tagged as
Medicare
Rising Medicare premiums mean a big increase for some
Oct 9, 2015
Even state budgets could take a hit.
How Congress solved one problem but created another
Sep 28, 2015
It's a glimpse into how people make money off of piecemeal solutions.
Doctors prepare for new codes to catalog illnesses
by
Nova Safo
Sep 28, 2015
The updated system will provide more detail and data for health experts.
What if Medicare could bargain over drug prices?
Aug 3, 2015
Currently, Medicare is banned from negotiating directly with drug companies.
50 years of Medicare, by the numbers
by
Tony Wagner
Jul 30, 2015
The sweeping health care laws cover a third of Americans.
At 50, Medicare is spending more on hospice
by
Annie Baxter
Jul 30, 2015
25 percent goes to end-of-life care, but does it save on other expenses?
Medicare tackles disparities in common operations
Jul 10, 2015
Sometimes a hip replacement costs $16,500. Sometimes it costs twice that.
For public good, not for profit.
Medicare to pay for end-of-life discussions
Jul 9, 2015
And private insurers usually follow Medicare’s lead.
Challenges remain, even after the 'Doc Fix' gets fixed
Mar 26, 2015
Doctors will need new IT infrastructure to deal with proposed changes.
Big changes for Medicare
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 26, 2015
Program to move from fee-based to a quality-based payment system.