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Hospitals request government help in curbing possible billing abuses

By Fred Schulte

Federal help sought to create billing guidelines and oversee electronic medical records

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… als. The letter suggests AHA should work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to “establish a set of national hospital…guidelines.”Althou …"

Medicare paid $3.6 billion for electronic health records but didn't verify quality goals were met

By Fred Schulte

Medicare paid providers billions to adopt electronic records without checking to see they're meeting quality goals

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… hem to improve the quality of health care.But the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has since paid out more than $3.6 billion to medical professional …"

Center's 'Cracking the Codes' series wins Meyer journalism award

By The Center for Public Integrity

'Cracking the Codes' series about Medicare billing takes first place
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OPINION: drug firms say no to rebates, despite billions in new revenue from Part D

By Wendell Potter

Part D brought drug companies billions, but they say the sky is falling

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… ly 50 millions Medicare beneficiaries, about a fifth are also eligible for Medicaid because of their low incomes.  Before the Medicare Part D drug progr …"

"… went into effect and the dual eligibles’ drug coverage was switched from Medicaid to Medicare. As a result, taxpayers are paying more now than before, even …"

OPINION: taking advantage of Medicare Advantage

By Wendell Potter

Feds have been overpaying for Medicare Advantage.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… ut in payments to Medicare Advantage plans by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that are scheduled to go into effect on April 1. The indus …"

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