The combination of rising health costs and demographics makes Medicare a bigger financial problem than social security. This continuing education class looks at the task of solving some of the challenges with Medicare including a value versus volume model and competitive bidding. Review Medicare Advantage Plans, their purpose as a cost-saving alternative to traditional Medicare, and why critics are calling for their elimination. Evaluate the available options for the future of Medicare.

Class highlights include:

• The New Physicians Fee Schedule (PFS)


• Gaps in Medicare


• Fraud in the System


• The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005


• Care Plans


• Nursing Home Care


• Hospice Services


• Mental Health Out-Patient Services


• Medigap Versus Medicare Advantage Plans


• Approved for 4 Hours of Elective Continuing Education