Our goal is to identify potential differences in thrombolytic medication delays and thrombolytic-associated bleeding events by severity of kidney disease. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort analysis of Coo
If you live in Puerto Rico and want Medicare, you need to sign up for Medicare Part B. For People With Disabilities and Illnesses No matter how old you are, if you have Lou Gehrig's disease, kidney failure, or certain other disabilities, you are eligible for Medicare. But you might hav...
Brokerages also have an opportunity to equip their agents with a full product portfolio inclusive of life insurance, final expense, Affordable Care Act plans, and more. Brokers must now prepare for the long haul given the ongoing confluence of beneficiary, payer, and regulatory shifts. These ...
The AJMC® Medicare compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on issues that affect Medicare beneficiaries with a focus on polypharmacy, reimbursement challenges, and other topics related to seniors.
Reducing hospitalizations among patients with kidney failure is a key priority due to the clinical and financial implications. Medicare is the primary payer of care for people with kidney failure and hospitalizations account for 40 percent of Medicare spending on patients receiving dialysis...
Some Part C Plans have been created specifically for people with special needs.These Plans are tailored to those with chronic conditions like heart disease, those who live in nursing homes, or those who are also enrolled in Medicaid (dual-eligibles). ...
Medicare was established in 1965, as a program to provide health insurance for older adults. In 1972, Medicare coverage was expanded to cover those under 65 who were disabled, as well as people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or kidney transplant. ...
Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. People younger than age 65 with certain disabilities, or permanent kidney failure, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), can also qualify for Medicare. The program helps with the cost of health ...
Medicare is a health insurance program for: People age 65 or older. People under age 65 with certain disabilities. People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant) The Original Medicare Has Two Parts ...
Question How did enrollment in Medicare Advantage among beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) change after the implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act (which allowed enrollment de novo in Medicare Advantage for patients with ESRD), and what were the characteristics of Medicare benefic...