As we approach 1-1-13, we are aware of the fiscal cliff, which every media source is covering. But worse, in my estimation, is the approaching Medicare and healthcare cliff, also arriving 1-1-13.
On 1-1-13, without congressional action, payments for all Medicare services will decrease 30%. What effect will this have on your care?
There is a 25-40% chance your doctor will retire, stop seeing Medicare patients, or stop participating in Medicare (requiring you to pay…
Over the age of 65, most people are enrolled in Medicare. However the economy and deterioration of the value of retirement accounts has forced many senior citizens to reconsider the expense of Medicare. Often seniors become confused about their best insurance decisions. To compound the dilemmas of senior health, reduced Medicare payments have convinced many doctors to stop accepting new Medicare…
In the Presidential debates, and in every newspaper, we are hearing contrasts between the medical care programs of President Obama versus Governor Romney. What is good or bad for you individually?
Healthcare reform is a very big issue and directly affects your personal care. Many of these reforms are discussed in my new book Surviving American Medicine, but here are a few conclusions which I have drawn which may help…