http://news.prlog.org/tag/medicare/medicare - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/11788991-divorce-rate-of-older-americans-baby-boomers-on-the-increase.htmlWhile the overall divorce) rate in the United States has declined, a study by the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green University in Ohio shows that aging baby boomers are..Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:51:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11782801-ohana-health-plan-selected-by-hawaii-to-serve-quest-medicaid-program.html‘Ohana Health Plan (‘Ohana), a health plan offered by WellCare Health Insurance of Arizona, Inc., announced that it has been selected by the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services to serve members of Hawai‘i’s QUEST program.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:52:18 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11782003-heritage-healthcare-continues-positive-growth-in-2012-by-providing-therapy-management-solutions.htmlHeritage Healthcare continues positive growth in 2012 by providing therapy management solutions to senior care facilities.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:44:47 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11779433-medicare-advantage-vendor-invests-in-mapping-software-in-effort-to-simplify-the-process.htmlFieldtex is a CMS approved Medicare Advantage OTC Benefits administrator vendor invested in mapping software to better serve their clients and have the most current information on their members.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:52:04 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11775718-important-elder-law-number-updates-for-2012.htmlAs previously mentioned in a prior blog post I made, the first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 has recently been made. This adjustment brought a 3.7% increase to many of the planning figures used in an elder law practice every day.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:34:59 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11770943-chief-of-litigation-in-dojs-antitrust-division-to-speak-at-acis-managed-care-litigation-forum.htmlChief of Litigation in the DOJ’s Antitrust Division to speak at ACI’s Managed Care Litigation conferenceThu, 12 Jan 2012 21:32:02 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11759396-homecare-magazine-shares-uromeds-good-thoughts-on-their-customers-and-business.htmlUroMed, a leading urological supply company, is featured in the January 2012 edition of HomeCare magazine, a trade publication for home medical equipment providers. UroMed is a national provider of catheters, urological and continence care supplies.Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:16:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11755619-gray-panthers-meet-with-senator-wyden-to-oppose-medicare-voucher-proposal.htmlJudy Lear, the National Chair and Acting Executive Director, along with staff met directly with Sen. Wyden and his staff to express their concerns and directly convey disapproval of his proposal and its association of the Gray Panthers name.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:20:56 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11754508-medigap-advisors-answers-questions-about-2012-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-plans.htmlDetails on the availability and prices of Medicare Advantage plans and Part D plans that will cover prescriptions in 2012 have been released. Expert advice on what to expect next year will be available during Medigap Advisors free Q&A teleseminar.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:05:51 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11753571-healthcare-partners-medical-group-to-participate-as-medicare-pioneer-accountable-care-organization.htmlHealthCare Partners Medical Group today announced it has been selected to participate in the Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, a transformative new initiative sponsored by the (CMS) Innovation Center.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:52:41 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11750615-medicare-supplementus-offers-medigap-comparisons-exclusively-by-email.htmlMedicare-Supplement.US, a leading, independent resource for Medigap insurance now offers customized Medigap comparisons by email.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:32:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11737798-understanding-health-care-reform-bridging-the-gap-between-myth-and-reality.htmlUnderstanding Health Care Reform: Bridging the Gap Between Myth and Reality provides readers with the information to make informed decisions and to help counter the bias of political pundits and the influence of the for-profit health care industry.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:15:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11737358-the-baby-boomers-guide-to-caring-for-aging-parents.htmlThe dilemma of caring for aging parents is growing and the must-have resource for families is now available in eBook format.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:36:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11730759-saving-12-trillion-at-no-cost-or-need-for-congress-to-act.htmlAlthough the Supercommittee failed to recommend a plan to save $1.2 trillion over 10 years, President Obama could achieve that goal by taking a few simple steps which cost virtually nothing, add no new taxes, and require no congressional actionTue, 22 Nov 2011 13:16:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11728340-difusion-launches-xiphos-spinal-fusion-system.htmlSterile packaged to reduce propensity for Surgical Site Infection (SSI’s)Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:25:59 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11726102-wellcare-appoints-david-mcnichols-as-state-president-georgia.htmlWellCare Health Plans, Inc. announced that David J. McNichols has joined the company as state president of WellCare of Georgia.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:38:05 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11725715-regular-dental-cleaning-lowers-stroke-leading-risk-for-long-term-care.htmlRegular visits to the dentist can contribute to lower risk of heart attack or stroke, one of the primary causes of long term care insurance claims.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:23:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11723841-uromed-improves-online-ordering-system-for-urological-continence-care-supplies.htmlUroMed, a leading urological supply company, has launched a new customer portal to expedite online ordering for monthly home delivery of catheters and continence care supplies. UroMed is one of the nation's leading providers of urology supplies.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:17:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11723417-ap-home-health-care-awarded-chap-accreditation-with-medicare-certification.htmlCommunity Health Accreditation Program, Inc., (CHAP) announced today that AP Home Health Care LLC has been awarded CHAP accreditation with Medicare certification under the CHAP Home Health Standards of Excellence.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:56:33 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11720104-emedicaresupplements-keeps-seniors-informed-on-enrollment-changes.htmleMedicareSupplements has recently created a countdown widget to help inform people of a revision in the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:45:21 GMT