Medicare 101 to be topic
Action for Older Persons, Inc. is presenting a free seminar on Medicare 101 at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at its offices at 30 West State St. in Binghamton.

ObamaCare:
While many of Obama Care's major pieces won't kick in until 2014, a few big changes are already under way -- and offering an early taste of what's in store for American health care. It ain't pretty. Think: greater government control, less competition and fewer options...

Medicare Reimbursement Restrictions for Physician-Owned Hospitals: PlanPrescriber Offers Advice for Patients
MAYNARD, MA--(Marketwire - August 24, 2010) - A provision in the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act of 2010 places limits on physician-owned hospitals with immediate restrictions on expansion for existing hospitals. The Act also requires that new doctor-owned facilities be certified by December 31, 2010 in order to participate in Medicare. Today PlanPrescriber ( www ...

Premiums For Medicare Prescription Drug Plans To Remain Low In 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that average 2011 Medicare prescription drug plan premiums will remain similar to rates beneficiaries are currently paying this year. This, coupled with new discounts for brand-name drugs through the Affordable Care Act, will help make medications more affordable for Medicare beneficiaries in 2011 and beyond...