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PBS backgrounder on the Medicare program.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/medicare/medicare_index.html
A project of The Century Foundation, this website is designed to keep you informed of the important developments and debates surrounding America's most important health care program.
http://www.medicarewatch.org/
Newsletter reporting on Part B coverage, coding, billing and reimbursement rules for physician services. Explains how to comply with Medicare payment rules to receive the full, correct reimbursement earned.
http://www.partbnews.com
Background information and links on the Medicare program.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/health/medicare.shtml
From the Urban Institute.
http://www.urban.org/health/medicare_restructuring.html
Background on Medicare eligibility, benefits, financing, Medicare+Choice, and related legislative issues.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/hea...ive/medicare_greenbook2000.shtml
Medicare covers for several critical preventive screening services.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1016055186.html
A selection of reports, publications, forums, commentaries and testimonies on Medicare, Medicare reform and senior health in general.
http://www.urban.org/news/focus/focus_medicare.html
Essay on the development and possible reforms of the American Medicare system.
http://janhoo.com/skole/university/medicare.html
An article critical of Medicare and federal involvement in the health care system.
http://pages.prodigy.net/krtq73aa/medi.htm
Background information on Medicare from Health Symphony, a commercial health insurance quotes and information center.
http://www.healthsymphony.com/MedicareInfo.htm
A not-for-profit website providing free information about medicare and medicare reform.
http://www.fixmyhealthcare.com
Several of the nation's most experienced and respected seating and mobility clinicians working to improve Medicare coverage guidelines for wheeled mobility devices.
http://www.cliniciantaskforce.org
Medicare eligibility, enrollment, and premiums. Search for Medicare plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, Medigap insurance, medical assistance, and prescription programs in your area.
http://www.medicare.gov/Basics/Overview.asp