MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Medicare.gov Spotlight' source. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:41:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2917274&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flu.gov Seasonal flu shots are available right now. H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine is being shipped and will soon be widely available. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2917274 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:55:06 +0100 2917274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2917275&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FLibrary%2FPDFNavigation%2FPDFInterim.asp%3FLanguage%3DEnglish%26Type%3DPub%26PubID%3D10050 Medicare & You contains important information about what's new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. It is available in both English and Spanish.Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mails a geographic-specific version to all households of people with Medicare. In 2009, there are 59 geographic-specific versions with drug and health plan comparison charts for particular states or regions. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2917275 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:25:21 +0100 2917275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585520&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FHospital%2FSearch%2FWelcome.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585520 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:55:06 +0100 2585520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585527&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FDialysis%2FInclude%2FDataSection%2FQuestions%2FSearchCriteria.asp links consumers with detailed information about the 4,700 dialysis facilities certified by Medicare, and allows users to compare facilities in a geographic region. Users can review information about the size of the facility, the types of dialysis offered, the facilities' ownership, and whether the facility offers evening treatment shifts. Consumers can also compare dialysis facilities based on three key quality measures- how well patients at a facility have their anemia under control, how well patients at a facility have waste removed from their blood during hemodialysis, and whether the patients treated at a facility generally live as long as expected. Dialysis Facility Compare also links users to resources that support family members and specialized groups kidney patients. (Source: Medi... Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585527 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:05:27 +0100 2585527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585526&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FPhysician%2FSearch%2FPhysicianHome.asp The PQRI is a voluntary program that allows physicians and other healthcare professionals to report information to Medicare about the quality of care they give to people with Medicare who have certain medical conditions. Please visit the Physician and Other Healthcare Professional Directory for a complete list of eligible professionals who reported on 2007 PQRI measures. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585526 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:04:20 +0100 2585526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585525&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FNHCompare%2FInclude%2FDataSection%2FQuestions%2FSearchCriteriaNEW.asp Nursing Home Compare provides quality ratings for each of the nation’s 16,000 Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Each facility is rated from a low of one star to a high of five stars based on three critical areas: health inspection results, quality measures, and staffing levels. An overall rating is also provided. Use the quality ratings together with other information about nursing homes you get by talking to your doctor or other health care provider, visiting nursing homes and talking to the staff, and contacting the Long-Term Care Ombudsman or State Survey Agency. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585525 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:02:45 +0100 2585525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585523&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fformularyfinder.medicare.gov%2Fformularyfinder%2Fselectstate.asp This tool will allow you to find plans in your state that match your required drug list. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585523 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:58:08 +0100 2585523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585522&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMPPF%2FInclude%2FDataSection%2FQuestions%2FWelcome.asp This tool will help you to find and compare health plans or medigap policies, or enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585522 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:57:19 +0100 2585522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585521&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMPDPF%2FHome.asp Web based tool to help you find and compare plans that cover drugs, enroll in a medicare prescription drug plan, or view your current plan. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585521 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:55:06 +0100 2585521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585524&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cms.hhs.gov%2FNationalMedicareTrainingProgram%2FEmailUpdates%2Fitemdetail.asp%3FfilterType%3Dnone%26filterByDID%3D-99%26sortByDID%3D1%26sortOrder%3Dascending%26itemID%3DCMS1217048%26intNumPerPage%3D10 Pre-recorded Webinar on the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585524 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:31:43 +0100 2585524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585528&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquestions.medicare.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmedicare.cfg%2Fphp%2Fenduser%2Fstd_adp.php%3Fp_faqid%3D2100 This link takes to you to the Frequently Asked Questions page which provides you a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in 2009. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585528 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:28:46 +0100 2585528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585529&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FLibrary%2FPDFNavigation%2FPDFInterim.asp%3FLanguage%3DEnglish%26Type%3DPub%26PubID%3D10050 Medicare & You contains important information about what's new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. It is available in both English and Spanish.Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mails a geographic-specific version to all households of people with Medicare. In 2009, there are 59 geographic-specific versions with drug and health plan comparison charts for particular states or regions. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585529 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:25:21 +0100 2585529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642259&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fspotlights.asp%23dmepos What's Changing Congress has acted to delay the new competitive bidding program that started on July 1, 2008. What You Need to Know You now can continue to get your Medicare-covered equipment and supplies from any Medicare-approved supplier. If you changed your supplier when this new program started, you can continue to use the new supplier, or choose another supplier. Medicare is continuing to make sure you can get the supplies and services you need. We will post more information about the new program in the future. For the most up-to-date list of all Medicare-approved suppliers in your area, visit Find Suppliers of Medical Equipment in Your Area. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642259 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:12:50 +0100 1642259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1460765&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fspotlights.asp%23dmepos The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the contract suppliers for the first round of the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program. The competitive bidding program will offer beneficiaries in the designated competitive bidding areas (CBAs) access to quality DMEPOS products and services with lower out-of-pocket costs. As a result of the competitive bidding process, the amounts that Medicare will pay for the 10 product categories included in Round 1 of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program overall average 26% less than Medicare’s previous payment amounts. Savings for beneficiary out-of-pocket cost and Medicare range from 14% on negative pressure wound therapy devices and accessories up to as muc... Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1460765 Thu, 22 May 2008 10:12:50 +0100 1460765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1460766&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fspotlights.asp%23hqi This tool provides you with information on how well the hospitals care for all their adult patients with certain conditions or procedures. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide as the measures show how often hospitals provide some of the care that is recommended for patients being treated for a heart attack, heart failure or pneumonia, or patients having surgery. This tool also displays the Survey of Patients’ Hospital Experiences, using data collected from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Survey. Information on inpatient hospital payment information and the number of Medicare patients treated (volume) for certain illnesses are also displayed. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1460766 Thu, 22 May 2008 10:11:30 +0100 1460766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=978911&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fspotlights.asp%23medicare2008 Medicare & You contains important information about what's new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. It is available in both English and Spanish. Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mails a geographic-specific version to all households of people with Medicare. In 2008, there are 59 geographic-specific versions with drug and health plan comparison charts for particular states or regions. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=978911 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:04:30 +0100 978911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=978910&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMPPF%2FInclude%2FDataSection%2FQuestions%2FWelcome.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=978910 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:02:58 +0100 978910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=942934&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMPDPF%2FPublic%2FInclude%2FDataSection%2FQuestions%2FSelectState.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=942934 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:58:03 +0100 942934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=579203&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FHealth%2FOverview.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=579203 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:01:59 +0100 579203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363496&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMedicareEligibility%2FHome.asp%3Fdest%3DNAV%7CHome%7CResources%23TabTop (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363496 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:44:03 +0100 363496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363495&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FHealth%2Fflu.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363495 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:43:12 +0100 363495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363494&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fquestions.medicare.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmedicare.cfg%2Fphp%2Fenduser%2Fstd_adp.php%3Fp_faqid%3D1847 (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363494 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:42:34 +0100 363494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363493&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMPPF%2Fhome.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363493 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:41:57 +0100 363493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363492&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fhealth%2Foverview.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363492 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:41:15 +0100 363492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363491&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmymedicare.gov%2F provides direct Internet access to your Medicare benefits, eligibility, enrollment (including prescription drug plans) and preventive health information - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the site, sign up, and Medicare will mail you a password to allow you access to your personal Medicare information. MyMedicare.gov also allows you to view your adjudicated claims information, access online forms and publications, and receive important messages from Medicare. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363491 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:39:53 +0100 363491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363487&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fmedicarereform%2Flocal-plans-2007.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363487 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:38:15 +0100 363487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363490&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fspotlights.asp%23medicare2007 , available in English and Spanish , contains important information about what’s new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363490 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:12:21 +0100 363490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363489&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2Fbridging-the-gap.asp 5 Ways to Lower Your Costs During the Coverage Gap (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363489 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:31:36 +0100 363489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363486&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMPDPF%2F (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363486 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:30:56 +0100 363486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363485&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2FMPDPF%2FHome.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363485 Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:15:18 +0100 363485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=363488&cid=s_34114_4_f&fid=34114&url=http%3A%2F%2Fplancompare.medicare.gov%2Fformularyfinder%2Fselectstate.asp (Source: Medicare.gov Spotlight) Medicare.gov Spotlight organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=363488 Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:35:49 +0100 363488