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Medicare researcher: Cost an indirect measure of waste
A growing body of health care research shows significant waste can be found by looking at the overuse of certain medical services. “Cost is an indirect measure of overuse,” said Dr. Aaron Schwartz, a doctoral candidate at Harvard Medical School,…
Your Retirement: What you may not be considering when electing your Social Security benefits
Conventional wisdom among many retirees has been that if I delay Social Security benefits, I may either pass away before I get my money’s worth or the system itself will go broke. Although dying early is a risk, a greater risk…
Don’t Let This Common Social Security Mistake Tempt You
Deciding when to take Social Security benefits is a huge decision. But too many people make a simple mistake with the benefits: they assume that as soon as they retire, they have to take Social Security right away. In the…
Disability plan draws mixed reactions
A new state plan for providing services to Tennesseans with intellectual and developmental disabilities is partially satisfying recipients on the ground, but has left some with concerns. The Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities hosted the second of three forums…
Investing For Retirement, Even If You’re Scared
We all know that investing is important. But many people are frozen in inaction by so many conflicting messages on how to go about it. But it doesn’t have to be so complicated. The most important factor is getting started…
Medicare Research Reveals Cost as a Measure of Waste
A recent research report by a health care organization revealed that the exploitative use of some medical services can generate excessive amounts of waste. Dr. Aaron Schwartz, from Harvard Medical School said that one can determine the extent of overuse…
Millennials Got Hammered by the Great Recession. Retirement Will Hurt Even More.
The Great Recession spared no one, but it fell especially hard on millennials. They suffered the highest unemployment rates, which academic evidence shows this will permanently reduce their wages. In the meantime, student debt has skyrocketed to record levels. The…
Data discrepancies in health sign-ups
More than 2 million people who got health insurance under President Barack Obama’s law have data discrepancies that could jeopardize coverage for some, a government document shows. About 1 in 4 people who signed up have discrepancies, creating a huge…
Social Security: 10 Facts You Must Know
Social Security is a complicated program, but you can’t afford not to know everything you should about your benefits. But it can be hard to get the information you need in order to make informed decisions about Social Security. In…
New Medicare Conditions of Participation Provide Some Relief
As part of its effort to streamline regulations and remove unnecessary or burdensome regulations, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a Final Rule with revisions to the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for hospitals participating in Medicare.…