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Solution for Medicare Plan Sponsors Ensures Compliance with Commission, Marketing and Training Coconut Creek, Fla. (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 VUE Software introduced a new software suite today designed to help insurers achieve a five-star rating and streamline their activities relating to selling Medicare Advantage plans. Dubbed “SeniorCare,” the product is an enhanced version of VUE Compensation Management 8.0 producer management software. SeniorCare is tailored specifically to those...

ST. LOUIS, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today it will present at the Wells Fargo Securities Research and Economics 2013 Healthcare Conference, to be held June 18-19, 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, Mass. Centene's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, at 8:20 AM Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available at: http://cc.talkpoint.com/well001/061813a_hr/?entity=69_J7B3LVU ....

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As turmoil escalates with disclosures that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded contracts to unlicensed home medical equipment providers, the Ohio congressional delegation asked CMS to suspend the controversial bidding program that selects suppliers to provide durable medical equipment (DME) to Medicare beneficiaries. "We request that CMS suspend the July 1 implementation of this program so that Congress...

CHICAGO, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan is moving its office from 222 N. LaSalle St. to 333 S. Wabash Ave. on July 1 in response to the expanding business needs of the company. "Since January, we have added 50 jobs in Illinois and expect to add over 100 more by the end of the year," said Michael Cotton, Meridian's President. "Growth of this magnitude necessitated additional space which 333 S. Wabash was able to provide." In addition to the job creation in...

TUCSON, Ariz., Jun 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Medicare's recent release of hospital charges and Medicare payments was widely covered in the press, but the figures were wrong, writes anesthesiologist G. Keith Smith, M.D., in the summer issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. The true amounts hospitals receive from Medicare are hidden, as the prices released don't include uncompensated care kickbacks or the provider tax rebates, Smith observes. Because these...

"Understanding Healthcare Reform" video will aid employer communications SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EPIC, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the second in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, "Understanding Healthcare Reform." The video provides a clear overview of the Affordable Care Act, simplifying its many elements into a straightforward, easily understood review....

AUSTIN, Texas, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Saying a resolution to the longstanding shortfall between the actual cost of providing quality nursing home care and what the State actually reimburses skilled nursing facilities must rise in terms of being a public policy priority, the Texas Health Care Association (THCA) today said the 6% Medicaid rate increase ultimately passed by the Legislature is a needed step forward. "Of the more than $350 million in biennial GR we were...

Solution helps healthcare providers optimize monthly financial planning and improve strategic decision making to support service line growth and managed care contracts ORLANDO, Fla., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MedeAnalytics, a leading provider of healthcare performance management solutions, introduced its new Financial Strategy Analytics solution, a powerful tool that enables hospitals and health systems to proactively manage finances, hone strategic planning, and...

A new survey conducted by The Senior Citizens League indicates strong support for two major changes that could restore Social Security’s long-term solvency. Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Seniors are closely following the debate over Social Security, and a new survey indicates strong support for two major changes that could restore Social Security’s long-term solvency. The survey, conducted by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the nation's largest nonpartisan seniors...

Arthritis can be extremely debilitating; Allsup outlines considerations when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. Belleville, Ill. (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 A new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that most people with arthritis don’t walk enough or engage in adequate physical activity, both of which can help increase function and strength and reduce pain. Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance...