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Common Risks and Compliance Blind Spots for Florida Home Care Agencies

10+ hour, 21+ min ago  (424+ words) Here are some of the common compliance blind spots and risks that you need to keep in mind: Correct and consistent documentation is essential for compliance and insurance coverage. Incomplete patient records, missing caregiver notes, or inconsistent visit paperwork can…...

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Physicians Face New Financial Strain as Medicare Finalizes 2026 Payment Adjustments

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (501+ words) Federal regulators finalize efficiency-based payment cuts, leaving healthcare providers to navigate a new, complex fiscal landscape. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, a move that has sparked significant concern among healthcare providers nationwide....

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Trump Strikes Major Deal with Nine Drugmakers to Slash Prices for Millions of Americans (Video)

Trump Strikes Major Deal with Nine Drugmakers to Slash Prices for Millions of Americans (Video)4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (247+ words) The announcement marks the largest development to date in the administration's "America First" healthcare initiative. The participating companies include industry giants such as Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis, and Sanofi. Under the new agreements, these manufacturers…...

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The Money Move Retirees Are Making to Cover Skyrocketing Medical Bills

The Money Move Retirees Are Making to Cover Skyrocketing Medical Bills1+ week, 3+ day ago  (930+ words) Health care costs can be a budget buster for retirees, even for those who have been carefully saving for years. The average 65-year-old retiring this year will spend $172,500 on health care and medical bills, according to an estimate from Fidelity....

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South Florida Reporter
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Florida Among Top 10 U.S. States Where Health Coverage for Women Is Alarmingly Out of Reach

Florida Among Top 10 U.S. States Where Health Coverage for Women Is Alarmingly Out of Reach3+ week, 3+ day ago  (204+ words) A new study reveals Florida has the fourth-worst health insurance crisis for women in the U.S. The research by Nevada-based personal injury lawyers H&P Law analyzed uninsured rates among women across all 50 states between 2021 and 2023. Scores for the average number…...

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South Florida Reporter
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A Quick Guide to Budgeting in Healthcare

A Quick Guide to Budgeting in Healthcare1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (474+ words) Every healthcare facility, from small clinics to large hospitals, relies on a solid green hospital budget to operate efficiently. A well-planned budget helps providers manage expenses, forecast revenue, and make smart decisions about staffing, equipment, and patient care. Without it,…...

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Trump Administration Negotiating A Deal to Offer Weight-Loss Drugs at $149 Monthly Through TrumpRx

Trump Administration Negotiating A Deal to Offer Weight-Loss Drugs at $149 Monthly Through TrumpRx1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (359+ words) In negotiations with manufacturers, the administration aims to provide lowest-dose weight-loss medications for about $149 a month and expand insurance coverage. The Donald Trump administration is reportedly close to finalising a deal with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Company to…...

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Medicare 2026: What To Know About Premiums, Part D, Impact From Government Shutdown

Medicare 2026: What To Know About Premiums, Part D, Impact From Government Shutdown1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (646+ words) On January 1, there will be some changes consumers should note for'Medicare, a federal health insurance program for adults ages 65 and older in the United States. Every year, older adults have between October 15 and December 7 to'enroll'in Medicare or make changes to…...

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South Florida Reporter
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Federal Shutdown Deepens as Americans Brace for Strain on Groceries, Flights and Bills

Federal Shutdown Deepens as Americans Brace for Strain on Groceries, Flights and Bills1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (650+ words) As the federal government shutdown drags into its sixth week, Americans are experiencing disruptions that stretch from the grocery aisle to the airline terminal to their monthly utility bills. With no breakthrough in funding negotiations, citizens and businesses alike are…...

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This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.

This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (784+ words) When a health insurance company refuses to pay for treatment, most people begrudgingly accept the decision. Few patients appeal; some don't trust the insurer to reverse its own decision. But a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek…...