#medicare — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #medicare, aggregated by home.social.
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"EFF sued the government back in March for information about the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, a new Medicare program that uses AI to evaluate prior authorization requests for certain medical services. Today, we’re releasing approximately 1,000 pages of records obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through this litigation, including contracts with tech companies, internal status reports and providers’ complaints about the program. The documents (available here) show that WISeR has resulted in widespread delays and denials of care, operational chaos, and reports of patient harm."
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In my rural state of #Vemont, and I presume others, all the #hospitals have ceased to operate birthing centers and #OBGYN clinics due to the Big Beautiful Budget elimination of #Medicaid and imminent scrapping, at years' end, to the #Medicare reimbursements upon which hospitals have also been made to rely, while the Private #Insurance (reimbursement-collection & service-denial) Industry has been greenlighted to raise premiums out of reach for a third to half of households while remaining nonresponsible for any such coverage.
Probably all coincidental. #healthcare #medicalNews #healthNews #financialNews #redistribution #plutocracy #plunder #healthcareIsAHumanRight #nvma
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
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For folks on Medicare or about to be, DO NOT be tempted to call Chapter for "free Medicare advice". It was co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy and:
"The startup has at least historical links to the Trump administration, including to current Vice President JD Vance and tech billionaire Peter Thiel, who helped fuel Vance's rise in politics. Narya Capital, which Vance founded before leaving to run for office, led Chapter's Series A funding; Thiel has invested in the company, and at one time, held a seat on the board, according to TechCrunch.
Blumenfeld-Gantz said Vance has no involvement in Chapter.
It's worth noting Ramaswamy was previously involved with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, which critics say could affect Medicare's ability to perform business as usual."
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/know-chapter-medicare-startup-cofounded-220100120.html #USpol #Medicare #SocialSecurity #Disability
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/1201273/ 6 Money Missteps Amid Inflation That Erode Boomers’ Retirement Income #BabyBoomers #Business #CarInsurance #Finance #HomeownersInsurance #Inflation #InsuranceBroker #JasonGerstenberger #MedicalScreening #medicare #MikeBoshardy #PersonalFinance #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityAdministration #SocialSecurityRetirement #UK #UnitedKingdom
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6 Money Missteps Amid Inflation That Erode Boomers’ Retirement Income
flyfloor · iStock.com Retirement budgets are rarely derailed by one wild purchase. Inflation m…
#NewsBeep #News #Personalfinance #babyboomers #Business #carinsurance #Finance #homeownersinsurance #Inflation #insurancebroker #JasonGerstenberger #medicalscreening #Medicare #MikeBoshardy #PersonalFinance #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityAdministration #socialsecurityretirement #UK #UnitedKingdom
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6 Money Missteps Amid Inflation That Erode Boomers’ Retirement Income
flyfloor · iStock.com Retirement budgets are rarely derailed by one wild pur…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Personalfinance #babyboomers #Business #Carinsurance #Homeownersinsurance #Inflation #insurancebroker #JasonGerstenberger #medicalscreening #Medicare #MikeBoshardy #PersonalFinance #socialsecurity #socialsecurityadministration #socialsecurityretirement
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6 Money Missteps Amid Inflation That Erode Boomers’ Retirement Income
flyfloor · iStock.com Retirement budgets are rarely derailed by one wild pur…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Personalfinance #babyboomers #Business #Carinsurance #Homeownersinsurance #Inflation #insurancebroker #JasonGerstenberger #medicalscreening #Medicare #MikeBoshardy #PersonalFinance #socialsecurity #socialsecurityadministration #socialsecurityretirement
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Back in 2005, the guy I was living with at the time told me about a method for relieving stress based on meridian points like acupuncture or acupressure. it's called EFT or Tapping.
I've used it irregularly over the years, and sometimes it's been incredibly helpful and other times helpful in a minor way.
Imagine my surprise when this weird thing you do - tapping on different acupuncture points on your face and hands and upper body - is now covered by Medicare.
In the 20+ years that I've been using it there have been hundreds of studies that show that EFT actually works, not just qualitative studies but also quantitative study using MRIs and others using measurements of cortisol to indicate stress levels. In other words, it's weird but as far as we can tell it's valid.
I don't talk about it a lot because again, it's pretty weird and a lot of people think I'm weird enough. But if you are a senior living in the US, covered by Medicare, you might be interested in looking this information over. I'm not proselytizing, but I do feel it's important enough to share.
In my experience, it helps with pain, it helps with anxiety.
If you have questions feel free to ask me. If you're a jerk about it, you'll be blocked.
"Medicare has a new program called the ACCESS Model. In plain terms, it's Medicare paying for digital health programs that help people with certain conditions, the same way it pays for other care. NeuroTap Health is a participant. So for eligible adults with Original Medicare, Medicare pays for the program."
#EFT #Medicare
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/421893/ Cat Matlala to rejoin 14 accused in R228m Medicare 24 corruption case #Companies #CorruptionCase #Idac #InvestigatingDirectorateAgainstCorruption #iol #JohannesburgHighCourt #medicare #Medicare24TshwaneDistrict #PretoriaRegionalCourt #PretoriaSpecialisedCommercialCrimeCourt #SouthAfrica #TshwaneDistrict #VusimuziCatMatlala
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Meet Ottava, J&J’s surgical robot leading the healthcare giant into a lucrative new market
Joh…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Healthcare #bigpicture #BiotechandPharmaceuticals #BreakingNews:Markets #businessnews #Health #IntuitiveSurgicalInc #Investmentstrategy #iSharesU.S.MedicalDevicesETF #JimCramer #Johnson&Johnson #Markets #Medicare #MedtronicPLC #Pharmaceuticals #SpdrS&PBiotechEtf #StateStreetSPDRS&PHealthCareEquipmentETF
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Meet Ottava, J&J’s surgical robot leading the healthcare giant into a lucrative new market
Joh…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Healthcare #bigpicture #BiotechandPharmaceuticals #BreakingNews:Markets #businessnews #Health #IntuitiveSurgicalInc #Investmentstrategy #iSharesU.S.MedicalDevicesETF #JimCramer #Johnson&Johnson #Markets #Medicare #MedtronicPLC #Pharmaceuticals #SpdrS&PBiotechEtf #StateStreetSPDRS&PHealthCareEquipmentETF
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/684072/ Meet Ottava, J&J’s surgical robot leading the healthcare giant into a lucrative new market #BigPicture #BiotechAndPharmaceuticals #BreakingNews:Markets #BusinessNews #Éire #Health #HealthCare #Healthcare #IE #IntuitiveSurgicalInc #InvestmentStrategy #Ireland #ISharesUSMedicalDevicesETF #JimCramer #Johnson&Johnson #Markets #Medicare #MedtronicPLC #pharmaceuticals #SpdrS&PBiotechEtf #StateStreetSPDRS&PHealthCareEquipmentETF #UnitedStates
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Fact or fiction – and both affect opinions and actions
Scan any social media site and see how bad it is. Misinformation can lead us down the wrong path.https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/09/11/fact-or-fiction-and-both-affect-opinions-and-actions/
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Fact or fiction – and both affect opinions and actions
Scan any social media site and see how bad it is. Misinformation can lead us down the wrong path.https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/09/11/fact-or-fiction-and-both-affect-opinions-and-actions/
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Fact or fiction – and both affect opinions and actions
Scan any social media site and see how bad it is. Misinformation can lead us down the wrong path.https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/09/11/fact-or-fiction-and-both-affect-opinions-and-actions/
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Fact or fiction – and both affect opinions and actions
Scan any social media site and see how bad it is. Misinformation can lead us down the wrong path.https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/09/11/fact-or-fiction-and-both-affect-opinions-and-actions/
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Fact or fiction – and both affect opinions and actions
Scan any social media site and see how bad it is. Misinformation can lead us down the wrong path.https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/09/11/fact-or-fiction-and-both-affect-opinions-and-actions/
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Your Medicare has a gap no one talks about
Medicare covers most medical costs, but there’s one enormous expense it barely touches.
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'Severe pushback': #HouseRepublicans fear constituent revolt over divisive new proposal
by Carl Gibson, 8/13/2025
"House Republicans are now pondering whether to pursue another major legislative push involving #Medicaid later this year, just months after narrowly passing President Donald #Trump's massive tax and spending policy. But some are hesitant out of fear for how their constituents would react.
"Politico reported Wednesday that the Republican Study Committee (RSC) – which is made up of 189 Republican members of Congress — has invited a controversial figure to its Thursday meeting that suggests the GOP may make even steeper cuts to Medicaid this year or in early 2026. According to the outlet, #ParagonHealth Institute president #BrianBlase, who is credited as the architect of Republicans' Medicaid cuts in the #OneBigBeautifulBillAct, to this week's meeting.
"Blase's address to the RSC comes as Republicans plot whether to embark on another legislative crusade before the end of the year, even though the tax and spending bill almost failed to pass despite Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress. While no official details have emerged, Politico reported that Blase's invitation likely means that future Medicaid cuts could be on the table.
"Changes to Medicare may also be included in the conversation, as Blase will be accompanied by #DemetriousKouzoukas, who leads Paragon's Medicare Reform Initiative. According to its website, Paragon is focused on changes to #Medicare and #Medicaid policy, and its leadership and board have numerous ties to #FarRight policy groups like the #HeritageFoundation (which created #Project2025) and the #FederalistSociety.
"Not all Republicans are on board with another divisive vote on additional Medicaid cuts. Rep. #MikeFlood (R-Neb.) reportedly warned that there would be
'#SeverePushback' against any attempt to impose new cuts to the popular program that provides health insurance to #LowIncome and #disabled Americans."Politico's Benjamin Guggenheim and Meredith Lee Hill also reported that there is little appetite for another bitter legislative battle given the work House Republicans are facing when they return to Washington after Labor Day. They wrote: 'A major fight over government funding looms, as well as the expiration of the #ACATaxCredits — which could lead to drastic hikes in some Americans’ #HealthInsurance premiums.' "
#Resist #Revolt #TaxBreaksForTheRich #MedicaidCuts #SNAPCuts #MedicareCuts #BigUglyBill #ACACuts #TrumpSucks #TrumpHatesThePoor #GOPWillEatItself #EvenMAGAsAreWakingUp?
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As most dictators, including Trump and his handlers, know.
A healthy, well educated and informed citizenry is a threat to the abuse of power and corrupt governance.
Dutton is working from the same manifesto.
He is not interested in you or democracy, his only goal is unfettered power and influence.
#auspol #election #Election2025 #senate #houseofrepresentatives #vote #vote2025 #federalelection #australia #australiavotes #AUKUS #stopaukus #Medicare #pbs #universalhealthcare
Edit: corrected typo
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The penalty for #healthcare #greed isn't big enough. #InsuranceCompanies are causing unneeded stress in patients and doctors having to deal with their billing swamps and denials. Humana made $17 BILLION in profits in 2023. They cheat on #Medicare payments, billing, and contracts, and get mere $90 million penalty.
#HealthcareReform