Top Carriers Dropping Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service Plans

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Article by Wiley Long

Top health insurance carriers are dropping their Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, according to recent announcements by some health insurance providers, including Coventry and WellCare. A PFFS is a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that is available through a state licensed, risk-bearing entity, or a PFFS Medicare Advantage Organization (MAO).

Registration Began for Medicare EHR Incentive Program

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Article by Michael Young

Shortly after the new year, eligible physicians and hospitals began registering for the Medicare electronic health records (EHR) incentive program, a prerequisite for obtaining billions of dollars in available federal bonuses.