Do you know about the Medicare hospital bonus program? Hospitals can get cash for better results. The idea sounds good in theory, but there is a dangerous underbelly to this plan. (UPDATED …
Does Medicare Work Anywhere?
Does Medicare work anywhere I live or go? If I travel to another state, will my Medicare coverage still pay my bills? Can I see any doctor and Medicare will still pay? Will Medicare work wherever …
How Much is that Doggie in the Window?
If you were around in the 50's you couldn't hardly turn on a radio without hearing Patti Page ask "How much is that doggie in the window?" You know, the one with the waggly tail. That was …
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Medicare Patients Face Bigger Hospital Bills
Many Medicare patients may find themselves paying more for their care following a hospital stay. A LOT more. If your hospital admission qualifies under Medicare rules, you are entitled to up to 20 …
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Compare Georgia Hospitals
How good are hospitals in Georgia? Is your heart attack treatment better at one hospital and cancer outcomes better at another? Are chances of survival better at some hospitals? Medicare has a …
Medicare Hospital Compare
For several years, Medicare Hospital Compare initiative has published quality measures for hospitals. While the Medicare Hospital Compare data is intended to help patients make better decisions, some …