Medicare Explained, 2017 Edition (Health Law Professional)

Medicare Explained, 2017 Edition (Health Law Professional)

<p><strong><em>Medicare Explained</em></strong> has been prepared for Medicare beneficiaries and others who need a relatively thorough explanation of the Medicare program with particular emphasis on services covered in institutional settings and services provided by physicians and suppliers.</p> <p>Published annually,<strong><em> Medicare Explained</em></strong> includes changes made during 2016 by law and regulation amendments and updates to program manuals issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).</p> <p><strong><em>Medicare Explained</em></strong> includes:</p> <ul> <li>Analysis of legislative, regulatory, and agency guidance issuance on available benefits</li> <li>Medicare coverage and exclusions</li> <li>The administration of the Medicare program</li> <li>Medicare payment rules under Parts A, B, C, and D</li> <li>Details on the process for submitting beneficiary claims as well as the appeals process</li> </ul> <p>The <strong><em>2017 Edition</em></strong> has been updated to include:</p> <ul> <li>Updated discussions of health care reform impact on reimbursement systems for 2017</li> <li>Discussion of quality of care initiatives</li> <li>Updated discussion of hospital and physician reimbursement and outpatient services</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>