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Health Provider News – October 7, 2022

Hall Render

Is the doctor’s office heading for extinction? Judge orders Anthem to face lawsuit over alleged Medicare overpayments. Delaware retirees protest switch to Medicare Advantage plan. Bayfront Health takes in ICU patients evacuated from Lee Memorial, recovering from Hurricane Ian. but state officials optimistic.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Finally Fixing the ‘Family Glitch’

Kaiser Health News

Meanwhile, open enrollment for Medicare begins Oct. 15, when beneficiaries can join or change private Medicare Advantage plans or stand-alone prescription drug plans. Many seniors are happy with their Medicare Advantage plans, which often offer more benefits than traditional Medicare at a reduced cost.