Medicare HMOs Are Riskier Than Advertised.(Brief Article)KILGORE, CHRISTINE
choice afforded by indemnity plans. Some industry observers assert that this "self-selection" also contributes to HMOs' low cost structure--young, healthy members usually consume fewer health services than their aging counterparts. PacifiCare was incorporated in 1983 and, like many other HMOs, switch...
A: Fringe benefits are non-wage compensation provided by an employer to an employee in addition to their regular pay. They can include things like health insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, and more. Q: Are fringe benefits taxable? A: In general, fringe benefits are taxable, meaning ...
but you don't have to get a referral from a PCP. These plans are geared towards young and healthy individuals who are unlikely to need a lot of medical treatment in the coming year, and are less expensive than most HMOs or PPO.
Health Maintenance organisations (HMOs) are planning to withdraw from MedicareElderlyHealth-maintenance-organisationsPharmacoeconomics & Outcomes News
Medicare order expected to change patient awareness more than HMOs; Many rules already are in place in state, experts say.(NEWS)Howatt, Glenn
Deemed status for HMOs and PPOs that are part of Medicare+Choice plansJCAHO has been granted deemed status for Medicare+Choice HMOs and PPOs. JCAHO standards meet or exceed those established by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Joint Commission Perspectives...
Comments from Lyle Nelson, senior economist at Mathematica Policy Research; Percentage who felt they were discharged too soon from the hospital; Incidence of other complaints.WilcoxMelyndaDovelEBSCO_AspKiplingers Personal Finance Magazine
Washington HMOs back out of Medicare coverage: But Snohomish County members will not be affected.(Pacificare of Washington Inc. reduces number of Medicare patients it accepts)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)Folger, Myke
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