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First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 20 mins ago - 2 reports

OIG: Medicare system needs more USB security

Government Health IT: An IT contractor that tests the Medicare claims standard systems needs to improve security controls for USB devices, an Inspector General report recommends — especially considering the risks of malware and breaches posed by USBs ... [Published I360 Gov - 20 mins ago]

Entities: Medicare, Security, Malware

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 2 reports

Medicare Locals website

The newly launched shows a map of Australia split up in to the 61 Medicare Local regions. By clicking on a region, patients are taken to a page which displays health services provided by the Medicare Local and a list of frontline health workers employed ... [Published CommunityNet - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Medicare, Split Up, Australia, Patient

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 10 hours ago - 4 reports

Study: Structural reforms driving historic slowdown in health care spending

Numerous structural reforms are driving the health care spending slowdown, which could reduce Medicare spending by $1.1 trillion more than the Medicare Trustees projected last month, according to a study released today by the Federation of American Hospitals. ... [Published Noodls - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Health Care, Reformism, Medicare, Baby Boomer

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 2 reports

UnitedHealthcare Opens New Health Benefits Store in Los Angeles' Koreatown

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UnitedHealthcare today opened a new health benefits store in the heart of Los Angeles’ Koreatown, continuing the company’s nearly 20-year commitment to serving local residents with comprehensive and personalized customer ... [Published Investors Business Daily - 14 hours ago]

Entities: UnitedHealthcare, Los Angeles, Health Benefits, Chris Law, Medicare

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 14 hours ago - 3 reports

AARP

Josh Rosenblum: Strengthen Social Security and Medicare-- Don't "Reform" Them

In the Washington Post this week, Editorial Page Editor Fred Hiatt writes about the need to "reform entitlements." Last week, AARP volunteers from every state in America came to Capitol Hill to ask their Democratic, Republican and Independent members ... [Published Huffington Post - 14 hours ago]

Entities: Social Security, Medicare, AARP, Fred Hiatt

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 14 hours ago - 3 reports

Emotions to run high at Hunter Medicare Local board meeting

The chair of the Hunter Medicare Local has dismissed calls to reinstate CEO Mark Foster, but says he may play a future role in the organisation.Today's board meeting will discuss concerns by many local GPs and staff, about the decision not to renew Dr ... [Published ABC Online - 14 hours ago]

Entities: Medicare, Mark Foster

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 reports

Texas man sentenced for Medicare scam

Julian Kimble was sentenced Tuesday after being convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and other charges. He also must pay back the money he collected. Kimble pleaded guilty to the charges in November 2011.Prosecutors say Kimble operated ... [Published El Paso Times - 15 hours ago]

Entities: Medicare, Health Care Fraud, Conspiracy

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 4 reports

Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics

Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar _ but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system. ... [Published U-T San Diego - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Medicare, Diabetes, Blood Glucose

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 2 reports

Entitlements Are Going to Consume Even More of The Federal Budget than Projected

It's old news that the U.S. is on an unsustainable fiscal path. As I explained earlier in June, the 2013 Trustees' Report, which looks at the financial situation of Medicare and Social Security, confirmed that, while the situation is not deteriorating ... [Published The Corner on National Review Online - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Medicare, Social Security, Tyler Cowen, David Henderson, Federal

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated 21 hours ago - 3 reports

Medicare program eliminates 30 out-of-state suppliers

The federal Medicare program has dropped nearly a third of the companies chosen to continue supplying home medical equipment to beneficiaries statewide, leaving even fewer suppliers as part of its controversial competitive bidding program set to kick ... [Published Big News Network - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Medicare, Excretion, Medical Equipment

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated 22 hours ago - 2 reports

Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare: A doctor reveals the truth (Video)

According to a press release, June 17, in the Summer, 2013 issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, G. Keith Smith, M.D., anesthesiologist, wrote an article titled Medicare's 'False Flag' Price Revelations... ... [Published Examiner.com - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Obamacare, Medicaid, Medicare

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 2 reports

Medicare Supplements Insurance - Compare Rates and Local Providers

Since Medicare does not cover all health care expenses, Medicare supplement insurance is sold as supplemental health insurance for Medicare recipients. There are a number of gaps in Medicare coverage, so this Medicare supplement insurance is often known ... [Published Insurance News Net - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Medicare, Supplement, Health Insurance

Quotes

Phytel CEO Steve Schelhammer said, "We are committed to helping Oregon Medical Group succeed within the CPCI program, which is a microcosm of the overall movement toward value-based care in our healthcare system. With the assistance of our user-friendly care coordination platform, expertise in patient engagement, and knowledge of population health management, we're confident that Oregon Medical Group will achieve its goals."

Oregon Medical Group Selects Phytel to Support CMS Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative and Popu ... [Published OSIX News - 12 mins ago]

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R 2376) to "implement a demonstration project under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to examine th . . ."

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Review Coordinated Health Care Costs Given by Continuing Care ... [Published Targeted News Service - 33 mins ago]

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R 2375) to "delay for at least 6 months the implementation of round 1 recompete and round 2 of the Medicare durable me . . ."

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Delay Implementation of Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Compe ... [Published Targeted News Service - 33 mins ago]

...The report, "Understanding the Relationship Between Public Health and the Built Environment" was written a few years back to inform the development of the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system...

How will Obamacare impact hospital sustainability? [Published GreenBiz - 33 mins ago]

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Blogs

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Stuff like this makes me despair for cost conta... [Published The Incidental Economist (Posts) - 20 mins ago] A new Viewpoint in JAMA, “ The Looming Threat of Liability for Accountable Care Organizations and What to Do About It “: The promotion of accountable care organizations (ACOs), a new health care delivery and payment model designed to curb rising medical ...
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Audio/Video

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Wyden in Finance Committee Hearing on Importanc... [Published Senator Ron Wyden - YouTube Channel - 18 hours ago]
Sen. Franken's Floor Statement Showing Health C... [Published Senator Al Franken - YouTube Channel - 19 hours ago]
Determination of Medicare Coverage of Test and ... [Published USGOVHHS - YouTube Channel - 20 hours ago]
"How does Congress aggressively pursue reform t... [Published Rep. Kevin Brady - YouTube Channel - Jun 17 2013]
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Press Releases

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Medicare Workshop Provides Seniors with Critica... [Published PR.com - 4 hours ago]
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