Joining other members of the House Budget Committee on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Todd Young, R-In., came out in support of the controversial budget proposal authored by Republican lawmakers that makes drastic cuts to federal spending and seeks to revamp Medicare. Dubbed “The Path to Prosperity”, the fiscal plan was drafted by House Budget Chairman Paul […]
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Humana’s Jobs Announcement Reflects Growth in Aging Population
Humana is adding 200 customer service jobs to the Medicare sector of its downtown Louisville headquarters. Despite the company’s 2010 cuts of nearly 1,500 positions certain sectors have seen growth, said John Brown, vice president of Humana’s Medicare service operations. “But for Medicare Advantage that has been growing steadily over the past several years so […]
Baptist Healthcare Agrees to $8.9 Million Medicare Settlement
The owner or operator of six Kentucky hospitals has agreed to pay $8.9 million for claims improperly billed to Medicare. The U.S. attorneys’ offices in Louisville and Lexington announced the settlement Thursday with Baptist Healthcare Systems Inc. and Hardin Memorial Hospital, under management of Baptist Healthcare. Baptist East in Louisville was among the hospitals involved, […]
Doughnut Hole Checks To Be Sent This Week
Relief for seniors who are in the so-called Medicare doughnut hole is on the way this week.
Uninsured Straining Hospital ERs
Emergency rooms across the country are being overwhelmed by uninsured patients who can’t afford private doctors or insurance for basic health care. Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital CEO Tom Gessel says they’ve seen a steady increase in the number of uninsured patients turning to the emergency room for basic health care.
Humana Drops Medicare/Medicaid Drug Plan Members
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing this week, Louisville-based insurer Humana announced it needed to drop prescription drug care coverage for hundreds of thousands of people in order to make profit goals.