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Yusef and other others carried out a scheme to defraud Medicare through the marketing of power wheelchairs and accessories and submitting false claims.
As the ACA's second open enrollment period closes, many health plans are likely to find themselves in the midst of a lot of data analysis and submission work, to ensure a good consumer experience and fair deals from the 3Rs.
Healthcare leaders expected to discuss new coding in Washington this week.
The southwest's largest Blue Cross insurer is hoping to find value by working with independent physicians and the state medical association, as powerful health systems loom in the field of ACOs.
Two million people become infected with antibiotic resistant bacteria each year, leading to at least 23,000 deaths. And these infections cost a lot: $20 billion in extra healthcare costs each year.
Medical homes are a simple, compelling idea: Give primary-care doctors resources to reduce preventable medical crises, to reduce hospital visits, improve lives and save money. But it's not so easy in practice.
Leaders, providers and vendors shared top insights into healthcare news on Twitter.
The Energy & Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health will hold the public forum at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 11.
Despite some membership losses, the country's fourth largest Blue Cross insurer is boasting fairly strong customer retention as a sign of viability for its integrated network strategy.
Agency follows task force recommendation to reimburse for low-dose radiation lung cancer screenings in high-risk patients.