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?
What can you do?
If the Medicare payment reduction is fixed, all of us will breathe a temporary sigh of relief that our care (including my wife’s, my family’s and mine) will continue to be available, for a while.
carypresant
December 30, 2012 at 12:55 pmWith the focus on the fiscal cliff, people are generally unaware of the health care cliff and the impact it will have. I am sure these blogs and posts will help in awareness of the problem and spur people to take action with their representatives and also increase conversations with their doctors.
carypresant
January 4, 2013 at 3:53 amI am certain you are correct. Having patients and families more engaged in their care and the healthcare system will improve individual and societal outcomes.
Alabama Medicare
March 22, 2013 at 2:54 amIts important to keep in mind that higher taxes were the most important element of the financial cliff and the taxes are in fact going up as part of the deal.
access medicare
April 19, 2013 at 3:26 amI really agree with you people.Thanks for the wonderful suggestion.
carypresant
July 2, 2013 at 1:15 pmI hope future posts will also help you.