Older NJ residents say Medicare should bargain with drug makers
An FDU Poll commissioned by AARP finds nearly 90% of residents over 50 support a proposal to let Medicare negotiate for lower prescription prices.
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Toms River, Jackson men among 7 charged in health care scheme
Two men from Toms River and one from Jackson are among 7 charged for their alleged roles in a $93-million dollar health care fraud scheme.
South Jersey doctor, who lives at Shore, charged in billing fraud scheme
A pain management doctor, who also specializes in anesthesia, with practices in Central and South Jersey has been charged by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito for his alleged role in a multi-million billing fraud scheme.
How minimum wage hike could drive up NJ’s Medicare spending
State is being pressed to increase Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements along with the $15 minimum wage, or patients will pay more or providers could close.
Senior Communities Protection Act among drug related bills sent to President Trump
A bill to tackle pharmacy medicare fraud is part of a final opioid bill that is on its way to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law.
Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers invited to educational event
UnitedHealthcare is inviting Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers to attend a free, educational event and explore online learning tools during the seventh annual National Medicare Education Week.
Congressman MacArthur helps get federal funds for Deborah Hospital
Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Burlington County will soon receive some much needed federal funding for healthcare.
Father-son medical team sentenced for Medicare fraud
A Cherry Hill osteopath, and his chiropractor son, are sentenced to 30 and 12 months in prison, respectively, for Medicare fraud that federal prosecutors said lasted for five years.
NJ among states with most Medicare waste and billing mistakes, report finds
New Jersey was among the states with the highest levels of Medicare billing errors in 2015, amounting to around $18 for every person covered by the program.
Point Pleasant woman pleads guilty in Medicare fraud investigation
A Point Pleasant woman risks up to 10 years in prison for the more grievous of two federal charges tied to what federal prosecutors describe as a million-dollar Mediare scam in the Garden State that was poised to go national.