Monthly Archives: March 2016

The vast majority of physicians accept Medicare, but the proportion taking new Medicare patients is smaller, particularly among primary care physicians compared with specialists. 93 percent of non-pediatric primary care physicians say they accept Medicare. 72 percent of primary care … Continue reading →

Most people who can afford to buy health insurance but don’t do so will face a penalty, sometimes called a “shared responsibility payment. You owe the fee for any month you, your spouse, or your tax dependents don’t have qualified … Continue reading →

Medicare in 2016 is undergoing some of the biggest changes in its 50 years. Currently, Medicare usually just paid the bills as they came in. Today, Medicare is seeking better ways to balance cost, quality and access. The effort could … Continue reading →