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Doctors skittish about health technology despite promise of big federal bucks

By Susan Jaffe

The federal government is paying physicians billions to adopt electronic health records, but doctors still aren't sure they want the cash

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… patients in Medicare. Or, if she cares for a certain number of low-income Medicaid patients, she could earn as much as an extra $63,750 over six years.The do …"

"… payments to physicians and hospitals nationwide. Another $114.5 million in Medicaid bonuses has been distributed to health care providers through May 31)She …"

"… qualify for the bonus payments under that program. They may be eligible as Medicaid providers for the electronic health record bonus if at least 30 percent of …"

"… ronic health record bonus if at least 30 percent of their patients receive Medicaid. Their portion of Medicaid patients hovers around 26 to 30 percent. After …"

After banned from Medicare, podiatrist bills $1M for fake care, including double-amputee's feet

By Ben Wieder

Maryland podiatrist banned from Medicare in 2007 admits to more fraud under Medicare Advantage

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… y billing the government and was barred from participating in Medicare and Medicaid.  His name was added to the Health and Human Services Department’s …"

"… which was later acquired by HealthSpring Inc.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, a division of HHS, says it is the responsibility of those companies to en …"

Who will receive government checks, and who will not, if the government defaults?

By Alexandra Duszak

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and other programs; what will happen after the debt deadline passes?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… miles from the White House. She is seven months pregnant, and dependent on Medicaid to provide prenatal care for her daughter.“It’s a little girl named Mi …"

"… ttle girl named Miranda,” she said, rubbing her stomach.Mimms depends on Medicaid to cover the cost of  her doctor’s appointments.  The program, …"

"… n other people across the United States, could potentially be cut off from Medicaid scheduled payments starting in August. .“The immediate concern for every …"

"… $4.3 billion. Another  58.7 million people receive $296.6 billion in Medicaid benefits, and 46.5 million receive $502.3 billion in Medicare.The elderly, …"

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FACT CHECK: Bachmann wrongly calls the health care law the largest entitlement program in history

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Michele Bachmann's inaccurate health care history

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… plementation. But that's far less than what Social Security or Medicare or Medicaid each will cost that same year.The Minnesota Republican and presidenti …"

"… e fact is, however, that the actual costs of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are each far higher than the projected costs of the new health care law.Th …"

"… s in comparison to the spending forecasts for Medicare, Social Security or Medicaid in that same year.CBO projects that Social Security will cost $938 billion …"

"… et outlays after subtracting Medicare premium payments and other receipts).Medicaid in 2016 will cost the federal government about $401 billion, CBO projects. …"

ANALYSIS: A new kind of house call

By Wendell Potter

VA Independence at Home program may be model for Medicare savings

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… ugh Congress.Markey and Wyden sent a letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in late June to ask that the demonstration project be expedited. …"

"… nistrator Don Berwick commenting that, “Given the number of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions, focusing on the integratio …"

Unsustainable Medicare spending

By The Center for Public Integrity

According to projections by the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare spending is expected to jump from 4 percent of GDP

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… . Jeff Nelligan, director of media affairs at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told the Center that the Bush administration has tried hard to c …"

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Senators want more aggressive action to curb rampant Medicare fraud

By Joe Eaton

Hatch, Coburn, says federal health program for the elderly isn't weeding out scamsters, bad doctors

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… he letter to Donald Berwick, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma, …"

Report faults Medicare controls on widely abused drugs

By Joe Eaton

Beneficiaries easily went to multiple doctors for hydrocodone and oxycodone

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… l practitioners in the same year.The GAO said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has systems in place to identify inappropriate drug use by …"

"… l abuses.”  Witnesses from the GAO and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are expected to testify on the issue at Senate subcommittee heari …"

At Appalachian Fairgrounds, charity tries to fill gaps in health care

By Lagan Sebert

Even most sweeping reforms would leave some without coverage

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… 9,326 for a family of four. Families and individuals who earn too much for Medicaid would qualify for direct government subsidies to buy health insurance, eit …"

Health information technology: Incentives may not always serve intended purpose

By Josh Israel and Kimberly Leonard

Some payments may be going to doctors who have been using electronic health records for years

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicaid":

"… owing the launch of the program April 18 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The details of the initial batch were released by the agen …"

"… update.The incentive program, to be administered through both Medicare and Medicaid, is part of President Barack Obama’s 2009 economic stimulus, the $787 bi …"

"… n said the agency has distributed nearly $400 million in both Medicare and Medicaid payments, and that by the end of the summer, that figure might well exceed …"

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