3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (187+ words) If you’re unsure, call the physician who supposedly ordered the test and ask whether the office has a record of ordering it for you. If you still suspect fraud, Medicare says you can report it through 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or its online…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (566+ words) Editor’s Note: This article concerns Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage, not Medicare plan enrollment. That’s significant because CMS says Enhanced Direct Enrollment platforms accounted for approximately 76% of active plan selections during 2026 Open Enrollment. The additional protection is intended to make…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (192+ words) According to CMS, those systems look for abnormal combinations involving testing, results, billing, documentation, and relationships that could indicate fraud, waste, or abuse. The technology can help flag high-risk claims for additional review and potentially allow claims to be held,…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (494+ words) A review in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine notes that some research has associated diagonal earlobe creases with the prevalence, extent, and severity of coronary artery disease. In other words, Frank’s sign and heart disease isn’t simply an internet…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (153+ words) When was the last time you went line by line through your Medicare claims instead of simply filing the statement away? Share your experience in the comments. Two Florida Men Sentenced in $34.8 Million Medicare Scheme That Sent Unneeded Braces to…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (199+ words) The scheme also involved marketing operations targeting thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, according to the Justice Department’s earlier announcement of the case. Prosecutors alleged that marketing companies used deceptive and aggressive telemarketing to persuade beneficiaries to accept medical equipment they didn’t…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (381+ words) The National Conference of State Legislatures describes filial responsibility laws as colonial-era statutes requiring adult children to pay for the care of indigent parents, and says 27 states still have such laws. States identified in current surveys as retaining some form…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (346+ words) Editor’s Note: The American Diabetes Association does not currently recommend routine magnesium supplementation to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes, and NIH says there isn’t clear evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements benefit people with diabetes who don’t…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (146+ words) Have you ever found a medical service, test, or piece of equipment on a Medicare statement that you didn’t recognize? Tell us what happened in the comments. 5 Signs That FTC Refund Text or Email Is Real — And 4 Signs It’s a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (147+ words) When you message your doctor through a patient portal, do you usually write a detailed explanation or keep it as short as possible? Share your approach in the comments. MyChart Users Warned: Fake Lab Results and Medicare Offers Are Part…...