By George W. Chapman The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed the five-star system so consumers could make informed decisions. Based on a
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Supreme Court Ruling: Expect More Uncertainty, Confusion
By George W. Chapman The recent ruling limiting the authority of federal agencies like the EPA, Consumer Protection Agency, Education and the Department of
The Mental Health Crisis in Our Country — A Crisis Within a Crisis
The mental health crisis within a crisis is the impact of a family member undergoing a mental health issue on their family. A 2022
O!-O!-O!-Ozempic!
Medicare spent $57 million to cover the drug in 2017. It spent $4.6 billion in 2022 By George W. Chapman The catchy tune in
Cyber Crime: ‘The Most Significant Attack on the Healthcare System in US History’
By George W. Chapman On Feb. 22, 2024, the giant healthcare billing clearinghouse “Change Healthcare” (owned by United Healthcare Group) was hacked. It is
Skilled Nursing Facilities in Dire Financial Straits
Situation may get worse with NYS proposed budget cuts By George W. Chapman Over 97,000 people in New York state depend on skilled nursing
Healthcare in a Minute: Excellus vs. WellNow
By George W. Chapman While I have no specifics regarding the stalemate as of this writing, I can offer my considered observations. Basically, unless
Repeal the Affordable Care Act? Please Leave it Alone
Two Republican presidential candidates — so far Trump and DeSantis — are, for some inexplicable reason, pledging to get rid of the ACA, often
The Big Squeeze: Physicians’ Fees Cut Again While Operating Costs Go Up
Medicare is proposing to reduce physician payments in 2024 by 3.36%. That comes on the heels of a 2% reduction this year. The American
Healthcare Workers on Strike
by George W. Chapman As of this writing in mid-October, more than 70,000 Kaiser Permanente are on strike. This past summer, RUNAP, the Rochester