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The recent developments in California highlight the precarious position that Medicare has with the provider community as a result of repeated reductions in reimbursement rates in recent years. The California Medical Association is urging Congress to protect Medicare-participating physicians with adequate reimbursement so that the Medicare community can continue to have access to the medical care they need and deserve. This article is sobering as it is likely reflective of the concerns of many within the medical community. https://lnkd.in/exkYB3tX

It's Medicare Education Week! ?? Let's clear up some common Medicare confusion: ?? Know your ABCs (and D): Part A (Hospital), B (Medical), C (Medicare Advantage), and D (Prescription Drugs) cover different aspects of your healthcare. ?? Mind the gaps: Consider Medigap policies to cover what Original Medicare doesn't. ?? Don't miss deadlines: Enroll on time to avoid penalties and gaps in coverage. Medicare can be complex, but understanding your options is crucial for your health and financial well-being.

Not shocking! The nuance here is that ACOs that are physician led perform better. Hospitals can sponsor successful ACOs as long as they allow independent physicians to drive strategy and performance. ACOs that put hospital or health systems interests first are not well positioned to generate savings. Will be interesting to see if CMS mandatory bundles changes this math.

Medicare Advantage prior authorizations place a significant administrative burden on today’s medical practices. Here’s 5 ways to lessen that burden and expedite the process. #RevenueCycleManagement

MedPAC 101 ???? How MedPAC Shapes CMS Policies. A Guide to the Commission’s Impact on Medicare. https://lnkd.in/gP6JuWFA

EnlivenHealth Webinar Offers Med D Insights: To Prepare for Open Enrollment Challenges Date:?Wed., Aug. 14, 2024 Time:?1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern | Noon to 1 p.m. Central Registration Required:?https://lnkd.in/e9WsUX4u The Inflation Reduction Act has brought a lot of changes to Medicare Part D — and many of them will take effect on?January 1, 2025. While many of those changes are good news for Medicare patients in the form of reduced out-of-pocket expenses, some could be cause for concern.?Industry experts agree that more Medicare patients will be shopping for health plans this year than in previous years. Will you be ready to help your patients choose the right one? Join?EnlivenHealth’s resident Medicare expert Marvin Guardado?and?pharmacist Whit Moose from Moose Pharmacies in North Carolina,?for a webinar that will help you learn how to prepare for the latest Medicare changes and help your patients successfully navigate what could be a turbulent Open Enrollment season. During this webinar, you’ll learn about: The Latest Medicare Changes:?EnlivenHealth will share the latest information about 2025 changes to Medicare Part D so you can prepare to best counsel your patients. Preparing for the Great Migration:?Due to Medicare changes, more patients than ever are projected to be shopping for plans. The webinar will help you prepare. Identifying Open Enrollment Opportunities:?The presenters will show you what to look for when you’re digging through your pharmacy data. Using Software to Simplify Plan Comparisons:?Your patients need your help with choosing a Medicare plan. EnlivenHealth will show you how to recognize them, how to reach them, and how to help them make the best choice based on their needs. Don't wait until it's too late to prepare for Open Enrollment — register?today!

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MA prior auths dragging your practice down? Click below for ideas on how to leverage regulatory requirements to your Advantage.