can a surgeon who is chief of staff at a hospital refuse medicare patients legally?

Posted June 14th, 2008

nuttylady2006 asked: I called a surgeon who is chief of neuro surgery at a local hospital to see about getting an appointment and was told he is not accepting medicare patients. Is this legal? It is my understanding that if the hospital accepts Medicare that a staff doctor must also. Has this [...]

How does a home health aide bill for Medicare?

Posted March 5th, 2008

gina m asked: One person temp agency wondering how to get started billing for medicare patients that I may be a home health aide.Medicare Drug Plan Secrets

How can I find a respected doctor who will accept new Medicare patients? I live in Michigan?

Posted February 22nd, 2008

patjpomeroy asked: I have had ****** cancer. My former doctor who I had faith in has left the state. Doctors who have been recommended to me by friends say they already have their quota of Medicare patients and are unable to accept new ones.Medicare Drug Plan Secrets