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Medicare to Hospitals: Halt Nonessential Surgeries and Dental Care in Wake of COVID-19 Outbreak

Published March 19, 2020 Follow our Medicare Coronavirus News page for related information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare &a...
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Medicare to Expand Coverage of DNA Sequencing for Patients with Ovarian or Breast Cancer

Published Feb. 6, 2020 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will be expanding Medicare coverage of DNA sequencing for cancer patients. On January 27, 2...
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Medicare Expands Coverage of Telemedicine in Fight Against Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published March 18, 2020 Follow our Medicare Coronavirus News page for related information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare &a...
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Study: Medicare Could Save Billions on Insulin If Given Ability to Negotiate

Published Feb. 5, 2020 According to one study, Medicare could save more than $4 billion per year ­– simply on insulin alone – if the program was allowed to negotiate drug pricing in the same...
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Beneficiaries Could Save 66% on Insulin With New Medicare Part D Payment Model

Published March 13, 2020 A new payment model aims to save Medicare beneficiaries money on insulin purchases. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Part D Senio...
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CMS Takes Measures to Help Nursing Homes in Fight Against COVID-19

Published March 18, 2020 Follow our Medicare Coronavirus News page for related information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Medicare beneficiaries. As nursing homes across the...
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Medicare Announces Reimbursement Rates for Coronavirus Testing

Published March 16, 2020 Follow our Medicare Coronavirus News page for related information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare an...
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Medicare Now Covers Opioid Addiction Treatment for Qualified Beneficiaries

Published Jan. 27, 2020 Medicare is joining the fight against the opioid epidemic. Under a new rule that took effect in January 2020, Medicare will now be offering coverage for select servi...
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Medicare Will Now Cover Coronavirus Tests

Published March 9, 2020 Follow our Medicare Coronavirus News page for related information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Medicare beneficiaries. Vice President Mike Pence an...
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Survey Finds Medicare Beneficiaries Fear Surprise Medical Bills More Than Anything Else

Published Feb. 25, 2020 What is the biggest fear facing most Medicare beneficiaries? According to one recent study, it’s surprise medical bills . Medicare beneficiaries were asked about...
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