Terry Gordon+FollowMedicare Under 65? Read This Before ChoosingDid you know if you’re under 65 and on Medicare (because of disability or certain conditions), your plan choice could seriously impact your wallet and your care? Folks without extra coverage (like Medigap or Medicaid) are way more likely to skip meds or delay care because of cost. Medicare Advantage or supplemental plans help, but not everyone can get them. The system’s got gaps—especially for those who need help most. Policy fix, anyone? #Medicare #HealthcareAccess #DisabilityRights #HealthPolicy #Medigap #Health30Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowTelehealth’s Wild Growth in MedicareTelehealth in primary care totally exploded for Medicare folks during the pandemic—jumping from just over 1,300 users to nearly 74,000! But get this: it was mostly younger, female, White patients and those with disabilities or kidney disease who used it most. Docs and psychiatrists got in on the action too, but there’s still a big digital divide. More access, more visits, but we’ve gotta fix those tech gaps for everyone to benefit! #Telehealth #Medicare #HealthEquity #DigitalDivide #PrimaryCare #Health40Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowNurses on the No-Hire List? Big Fines!Two healthcare companies just got slapped with major fines for hiring nurses who were on the federal exclusion list—aka the healthcare industry’s no-hire list. These nurses weren’t supposed to work with Medicare or Medicaid patients, but somehow slipped through the cracks. The result? One company paid over $41k, the other nearly $78k, and both had to fire the nurses. Just a reminder: skipping those background checks can seriously cost you! #HealthcareCompliance #NurseLife #WorkplaceDrama #OIG #Medicare #Medicaid #Health402Share
Dana David+FollowHospice Fraud? OIG’s Got ReceiptsDid you know a ton of new hospices are popping up in states like CA, AZ, NV, and TX—and a bunch are under the microscope for shady billing? The HHS OIG is dropping a big report soon, looking at wild trends like multiple hospices at the same address and patients enrolled without knowing. This could mean even stricter rules for new hospice providers. If you’re in healthcare, keep an eye out—big changes might be coming! #HealthcareNews #HospiceCare #Medicare #FraudAlert #Regulation #Health30Share
nathan87+FollowZero Copays = Healthier Outcomes?Did you know ditching prescription copays actually helps people stick to their meds—especially for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol? New research found that when Medicare Advantage plans for low-income folks eliminated copays, medication adherence shot up. Turns out, making meds affordable doesn’t just keep people healthier, it can save money by preventing hospital visits. With medical debt rising and drug price reforms under threat, it’s wild that cutting costs for patients is still up for debate! #Healthcare #Medicare #DrugPrices #HealthPolicy #AffordableCare #Health80Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowSNFs Get More Time for 855A Updates!CMS just gave skilled nursing facilities an extension—now you’ve got until August 1, 2025, to update your 855A forms with all the new ownership and management details. Plus, CMS clarified who actually counts as an ‘additional disclosable party’ (ADP): think therapy providers, but not your laundry or dietary vendors. If you’re unsure about what to disclose, CMS says it’s better to overshare than under-share. More time, clearer rules—don’t miss this deadline! #SNF #CMS #HealthcareCompliance #Medicare #NursingHomes #Health10Share
gordonangela+FollowWhy Your Health Insurance May Cost More SoonUnitedHealth just had a rough quarter, with their stock taking a big hit after they missed earnings for the first time since 2008. The main reason? More people are using their Medicare Advantage plans than expected, which means higher costs for the company. If you’re on one of these plans, keep an eye out—this could mean changes to your coverage or higher prices next year. The whole industry is watching, so this might be a sign of things to come for other insurers too. #HealthInsurance #MoneyTips #Medicare #MarketWatch #PersonalFinance #Business94Share
