Medicare [[electronic resource] ] : a primer / / Alice R. Williamson, editor
| Medicare [[electronic resource] ] : a primer / / Alice R. Williamson, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science Publishers, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (130 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WilliamsonAlice R |
| Collana | Health care issues, costs and access series |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-61728-538-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The impact of Medicare's payment rates on the volume of services provided by skilled nursing facilities / Congressional Budget Office -- Factors underlying the growth in Medicare's spending for physician's services / Congressional Budget Office -- Improving Medicare efficiency and value / Medicare Payment Advisory Commission -- Medicare : a primer / Jennifer O'Sullivan. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910459764503321 |
| Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science Publishers, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare [[electronic resource] ] : a primer / / Alice R. Williamson, editor
| Medicare [[electronic resource] ] : a primer / / Alice R. Williamson, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science Publishers, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (130 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WilliamsonAlice R |
| Collana | Health care issues, costs and access series |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare |
| ISBN | 1-61728-538-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The impact of Medicare's payment rates on the volume of services provided by skilled nursing facilities / Congressional Budget Office -- Factors underlying the growth in Medicare's spending for physician's services / Congressional Budget Office -- Improving Medicare efficiency and value / Medicare Payment Advisory Commission -- Medicare : a primer / Jennifer O'Sullivan. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910785288103321 |
| Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science Publishers, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare : a primer / / Alice R. Williamson, editor
| Medicare : a primer / / Alice R. Williamson, editor |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science Publishers, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (130 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WilliamsonAlice R |
| Collana | Health care issues, costs and access series |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare |
| ISBN | 1-61728-538-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The impact of Medicare's payment rates on the volume of services provided by skilled nursing facilities / Congressional Budget Office -- Factors underlying the growth in Medicare's spending for physician's services / Congressional Budget Office -- Improving Medicare efficiency and value / Medicare Payment Advisory Commission -- Medicare : a primer / Jennifer O'Sullivan. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910963687303321 |
| Hauppauge, N.Y., : Nova Science Publishers, c2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare Advantage [[electronic resource] ] : the alternate Medicare program / / Charles V. Baylis, editor
| Medicare Advantage [[electronic resource] ] : the alternate Medicare program / / Charles V. Baylis, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BaylisCharles V |
| Collana | Public health in the 21st century series |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-61470-238-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Medicare Advantage / Paulette C. Morgan -- Medicare Advantage: characteristics, financial risks, and dis-enrollment rates of beneficiaries in private fee-for-service plans / GAO -- Medicare Advantage: increased spending relative to Medicare fee-for-service may not always reduce beneficiary out-of-pocket costs / GAO -- Medicare Advantage organizations: actual expenses and profits compared to projections for 2006 / GAO -- Medicare Advantage: private health plans in Medicare / Congressional Budget Office. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461520203321 |
| New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2010 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare Advantage [[electronic resource] ] : the alternate Medicare program / / Charles V. Baylis, editor
| Medicare Advantage [[electronic resource] ] : the alternate Medicare program / / Charles V. Baylis, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BaylisCharles V |
| Collana | Public health in the 21st century series |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare |
| ISBN | 1-61470-238-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Medicare Advantage / Paulette C. Morgan -- Medicare Advantage: characteristics, financial risks, and dis-enrollment rates of beneficiaries in private fee-for-service plans / GAO -- Medicare Advantage: increased spending relative to Medicare fee-for-service may not always reduce beneficiary out-of-pocket costs / GAO -- Medicare Advantage organizations: actual expenses and profits compared to projections for 2006 / GAO -- Medicare Advantage: private health plans in Medicare / Congressional Budget Office. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790454803321 |
| New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2010 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare Advantage : the alternate Medicare program / / Charles V. Baylis, editor
| Medicare Advantage : the alternate Medicare program / / Charles V. Baylis, editor |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (183 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BaylisCharles V |
| Collana | Public health in the 21st century series |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare |
| ISBN | 1-61470-238-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Medicare Advantage / Paulette C. Morgan -- Medicare Advantage: characteristics, financial risks, and dis-enrollment rates of beneficiaries in private fee-for-service plans / GAO -- Medicare Advantage: increased spending relative to Medicare fee-for-service may not always reduce beneficiary out-of-pocket costs / GAO -- Medicare Advantage organizations: actual expenses and profits compared to projections for 2006 / GAO -- Medicare Advantage: private health plans in Medicare / Congressional Budget Office. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910964769403321 |
| New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2010 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare meets Mephistopheles / / David A. Hyman
| Medicare meets Mephistopheles / / David A. Hyman |
| Autore | Hyman David A |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Cato Institute, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (162 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare |
| ISBN |
9786611905477
9781281905475 128190547X 9781933995359 1933995351 9781433701412 1433701413 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Dedications; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Introduction: The Memorandum; PART I. MEDICARE AND THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS; 1. Abandon Hope All Ye Who Read Further; 2. Medicare Overview; 3. Avarice; 4. Gluttony; 5. Envy; 6. Sloth; 7. Lust; 8. Anger; 9. Vanity; 10. Undermining American Virtues; 11. The Threat of Exorcism; 12. Conclusion; PART II. EPILOGUE; 13. A Sacred Bond between the Generations?; Appendix A: Glossary; Appendix B: Abbreviations and Acronyms; Appendix C: Background Information on Medicare Parts A-D; Recommended Reading; Notes; Index; About the Author; Cato Institute |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911004890003321 |
Hyman David A
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| Washington, D.C., : Cato Institute, c2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare payment policies to physicians [[electronic resource] /] / Katherine V. Bergen, editor
| Medicare payment policies to physicians [[electronic resource] /] / Katherine V. Bergen, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (166 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BergenKatherine V |
| Collana | Health care issues, costs and access |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare - Claims administration |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-61470-239-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461521803321 |
| New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare payment policies to physicians [[electronic resource] /] / Katherine V. Bergen, editor
| Medicare payment policies to physicians [[electronic resource] /] / Katherine V. Bergen, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (166 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BergenKatherine V |
| Collana | Health care issues, costs and access |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare - Claims administration |
| ISBN | 1-61470-239-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790454903321 |
| New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Medicare payment policies to physicians / / Katherine V. Bergen, editor
| Medicare payment policies to physicians / / Katherine V. Bergen, editor |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (166 p.) |
| Disciplina | 368.4/2600973 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | BergenKatherine V |
| Collana | Health care issues, costs and access |
| Soggetto topico | Medicare - Claims administration |
| ISBN | 1-61470-239-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- MEDICARE PAYMENTPOLICIES TO PHYSICIANS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- OPTIONS TO IMPROVE MEDICARE'SPAYMENTS TO PHYSICIANS, MAY 10, 2007 -- ENSURING ACCURATE PRICES -- MEASURING RESOURCE USE AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK -- ENCOURAGING COORDINATION OF CAREAND THE USE OF CARE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES -- PROMOTING THE USE OF PRIMARY CARE -- BUNDLING TO REDUCE OVERUSE -- LINKING PAYMENT TO QUALITY -- RATIVE-EFFECTIVENESS INFORMATION -- USING STANDARDS TO ENSURE QUALITY -- MEDICARE PAYMENT POLICIES* -- ABSTRACT -- INTRODUCTION -- MEDICARE PAYMENT PRINCIPLES -- Medicare Payment Rules -- Beneficiary out-of-Pocket Payments -- RECENT CONGRESSIONAL ACTIONSWITH RESPECT TO PROGRAM PAYMENTS -- MEDICARE PAYMENT POLICIES. PART A -- 1. Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for Short-term, General Hospitals -- 2. Hospitals Receiving Special Consideration under Medicare's IPPS -- 3. IPPS-Exempt Hospitals and Distinct Part Units -- 4. Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Care -- 5. Hospice Care -- PART B -- 1. Physicians -- 2. Nonphysician Practitioners -- 3. Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services -- 4. Preventive Services -- 5. Telehealth -- 6. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) -- 7. Prosthetics and Orthotics -- 8. Surgical Dressings -- 9. Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (PEN) -- 10. Miscellaneous Items and Services -- 11. Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) -- 12. Hospital Outpatient Services -- 13. Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHCs) Services -- 14. Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) -- 15. Part B Drugs/Vaccines Covered Incident to a Physician's Visit -- 16. Blood -- 17. Partial Hospitalization Services Connected to Treatment of Mental Illness -- 18. Ambulance Services -- PARTS A AND B -- 1. Home Health -- 2. End-Stage Renal Disease -- PART C -- Managed Care Organizations -- PART D.
Outpatient Prescription Drug Coverage -- CRS REPORTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -- CRS STAFF, BY MEDICARE ISSUE -- REFERENCES -- MEDICARE: PAYMENTS TO PHYSICIANS* -- ABSTRACT -- INTRODUCTION: THE MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE -- Why the Fee Schedule Was Enacted -- Calculation of the Fee Schedule -- Beneficiary Protections -- Participation Agreements -- Submission of Claims -- Refinements in Relative Value Units -- SUSTAINABLE GROWTH RATE (SGR) SYSTEM -- Conversion Factor Calculation -- Update Adjustment Factor -- Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) -- Major Changes in Update Calculation -- Criticisms of Current System -- Suggested Modifications -- Recent Actions -- OTHER ISSUES -- 2007 and 2008 Fee Schedules -- Imaging Services -- Impact of Spending Increases on Part B Premiums -- Access to Care -- Geographic Variation in Payments -- Medicare Versus Private Payment Rates -- Payments for Oncology Services -- Concierge Care -- RECENT LEGISLATION -- Changes Made by MMA, DRA, TRHCA -- Legislation in the First Session of the 110th Congress -- Legislation in the Second Session of the 110th Congress: MIPPA -- APPENDIX A. CALCULATION OF THE PHYSICIANFEE SCHEDULE UPDATE -- Calculation of the Physician Fee Schedule -- Calculation of the Update to the Conversion Factor (CF) -- Calculation of the Update Adjustment Factor (UAF) -- APPENDIX B.MMA, DRA, TRCHA, AND MMSEAPROVISIONS RELATING TO PHYSICIANS -- MMA -- DRA -- TRHCA -- MMSEA -- APPENDIX C. GEOGRAPHIC ADJUSTMENTSTO THE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE -- Legislative Background -- Calculation[37] -- APPENDIX D. DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICE EXPENSEPAYMENT METHODOLOGY -- Practice Expenses -- APPENDIX E. PRIVATE CONTRACTING RULES -- How Private Contracting Works -- Issues -- REFERENCES -- INDEX. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910964769503321 |
| New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2009 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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