Elder Law

Medicaid: Thousands of Medicaid Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System
Medicaid: Thousands of Medicaid Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System is the title of a new report from the Government Accountability Office.The GAO found that of "over 30,000 Medicaid providers, about 5 percent of those paid in fiscal year 2006, had over $1 billion of unpaid federal taxes...

Database of the Day: Medicare Service Providers
If you’re researching background on health care providers take a look at the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System database. You’ll find any type of medical service provider who accepts Medicare or Medicaid...

Bush Budget: Cuts for Medicare and Medicaid
The Wall Street Journal's Health Blog provides a concise overview of the Bush budget for Medicare and Medicaid. Ms. Wang writes, Medicare spending needs to be reigned in, the Bush administration makes clear in its budget proposal for fiscal year...

Medicare Issues New Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Form
According to a recent alert on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, physicians and other providers are required to begin using a new ABN form when services are expected to not be covered by medicare...

Report finds fraud and errors in Medicare payments for medical equipment
The rate of improper Medicare payments for wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment is much higher than the government has estimated, according to a report from the Dept. of Health and Human Services' Inspector General...

Report on Medicare/Medicaid Overbilling and Fraud in 2007 Focuses on Nursing Homes/Rehab Centers, Pharmaceuticals and Boutique Hospitals
Americas Watchdog and its Corporate Whistleblower Center have just released the results of its third annual study focused on Medicare & Medicaid fraud. The report continues to show widespread Medicare/Medicaid billing abuse and fraud involving all aspects of health care...

Medicare
Guide to government health insurance for the elderly

Collection Agencies and Creditors
How to deal and stop the harassment

Bush Administration
class action settlement ensures Medicaid beneficiaries can continue to purchase prescription drugs at minimum cost when they become eligible for Medicare.

Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite
Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite

Exotic Meats USA
Announces Urgent Statewide Recall of Elk Tenderloin

WA Dept. of Social and Health Services
Class action settlement reached will give $45,000 each to thousands of minority day-care providers.

California Talent Agency, Be Productions, Faces Federal Class Action
California Talent Agency, Be Productions, Faces Federal Class Action

Energy Price Gouging
Inergy Propane announces refunds to customers as part of lawsuit settlement.