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Study: Medicare remote patient monitoring use surges during pandemic

Mobi Health News

Researchers found remote patient monitoring use among Medicare beneficiaries increased from 91 claims per 100,000 enrollees in February 2020 to 594 claims per 100,000 enrollees in September 2021.

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AMA: Medicare physician service spending declined $9.4B in first half of 2020

FierceHealthIT

AMA: Medicare physician service spending declined $9.4B in first half of 2020. Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:53.

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Nursing home deaths spiked 32% among Medicare beneficiaries during 2020, OIG finds

FierceHealthIT

Nursing home deaths spiked 32% among Medicare beneficiaries during 2020, OIG finds. Tue, 06/22/2021 - 12:26.

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Telemedicine, Medicare Advantage and star ratings: What you need to know

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the last few years, Medicare Advantage plans have dramatically increased their deployment of telehealth systems for seniors. While some in the healthcare industry may be skeptical of telehealth’s utilization, particularly within the Medicare population, these plans continue to move full steam ahead.

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Medicare Part B spent $1.5B on COVID-19 tests in 2020, other testing decreased

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Part B spent $1.5B on COVID-19 tests in 2020, other testing decreased. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 14:29.

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Contract Year 2020 Medicare Advantage and Part D Flexibility Final Rule

Electronic Health Reporter

On April 5, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates the Medicare Advantage (MA or Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) programs by promoting innovative plan designs, improved quality, and choices for patients. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Medicare Advantage plans achieve better outcomes than traditional Medicare, BMA analysis finds

FierceHealthIT

Medicare Advantage plans achieve better outcomes than traditional Medicare, BMA analysis finds. Tue, 12/08/2020 - 12:07.

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