"… omic stimulus legislation in 2009. The idea was to allot stimulus funds to Medicare and Medicaid, which would then distribute the money to providers who demon …"

"… ostering Independence Through Technology (FITT) Act, which would encourage Medicare reimbursements for audio and video home monitoring.Looking AheadDr. Farzad …"

"… incentive payments through Medicaid are disbursed. Though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it is pleased with the participation so far, on …"

"… ally made Medicaid payouts — totaling just $83 million. Payments through Medicare began just this month, as had been scheduled in HITECH.Stephen Zuckerman, …"

"… Douglas Holtz-Eakin, a former head of the Congressional Budget Office and adviser to Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, said these bills repre …"

"… dvance the use of electronic health records, and sets aside $27 billion in Medicare and Medicaid payments for health providers that show they have installed t …"

"… nnot pass on its own, lawmakers will likely try to lump it in with another Medicare provision at the end of the year, said Guida, the behavioral health lobbyi …"

"… al areas and other underserved communities may soon be eligible to receive Medicare payments for audio and video home monitoring under a Senate bill reintrodu …"

"… hnologies themselves could help reduce home health visits somewhat, saving Medicare money.“It is not meant to replace the in-person assessment, but to suppl …"

"… al and other underserved communities to receive incentive payments through Medicare. Home health care agencies that take part in the program would receive fun …"

"… in the program would receive funds each year based on a percentage of the Medicare savings that result from telehealth services. The effort would be managed …"

"… aw has additionally begun to close the infamous “doughnut hole” in the Medicare prescription drug program. Medicare beneficiaries are also now getting bet …"

"… he infamous “doughnut hole” in the Medicare prescription drug program. Medicare beneficiaries are also now getting better coverage for preventive care. An …"

"… le” on physician reimbursement.The proposed provision would have allowed Medicare to pay doctors to counsel patients about their end-of-life medical wishes. …"

"… November, however, the provision was included in a rule that was issued by Medicare on physician payment rates. When the rule became public, Republicans pounc …"