This story was reported by the NYT.  The use of Social Security numbers has been forbidden by insurance companies for many years, however, Medicare continues the practice of using the SSN as a part of the Medicare Claim Number.  Based on this mandate, Medicare will need to employ a new identification method for…

It’s that time of year again. CMS is announcing the 2016 Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates at 5 p.m. tonight. Check back soon for a link to the announcement and key takeaways.