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The Motley Fool February 8, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Lincare Needs Some Air Will cuts in government reimbursement leave this home oxygen company short of breath? Investors who already own these shares might just want to hang on -- Lincare has been through this before
The Motley Fool February 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Apria Needs a Breather Home care provider will feel the pinch from lower Medicare reimbursement. Valuation is not out of line, but that doesn't necessarily make these shares a bargain.
The Motley Fool March 4, 2004 Philip Durell	Lincare Fighting for Air Lincare Holdings (Nasdaq: LNCR) knew it was coming and so did investors, but the severity of the new Medicare Bill has left them breathless! The November 2003 passing of the bill contained provisions that, if implemented, would severely cut revenues and net profit margins.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Lincare Catching Its Breath Growth will be tough for now, but brighter days should lie ahead. Buying and/or holding the healthcare company's stock will be an exercise in patience and confidence in the management team.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Apria's Last Gasps? The home health-care provider looks to rebuild its growth, but may instead decide to sell out. Even if the company doesn't sell, though, investors could still be rewarded as long as they're willing to hang on and wait.
The Motley Fool October 10, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Apria's One Selling Point The home health-care provider seems to really be in trouble as it shops itself to potential buyers. The possibility (probability?) of a sale does offer some protection here for aggressive investors.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2009 Brian Orelli	Health Insurers Hammered. Again. Health insurers were blown away by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' announcement that it plans to raise the 2010 Medicare Advantage payment rates by only 0.5%.
The Motley Fool July 13, 2011	Lincare Holdings Earnings Preview Lincare Holdings, provider of oxygen and other respiratory therapy services to patients, is looking to meet the Street's expectations for the third consecutive quarter on Monday.
Managed Care July 2007	AMA: Patients Will Feel Cuts in Medicare Next year's proposed 10 percent cut in Medicare payments is serving as a rallying point for members of the American Medical Association, which says the cuts will make it difficult for physicians to accept new Medicare patients.
BusinessWeek October 22, 2009	Two Ways to Fund Reform Separate House and Senate health-care bills cover costs differently.
Knowledge@Wharton	Prescription Drug Coverage for Seniors Faces Uncertain Future The discussion about adding a prescription drug benefit to Medicare will be put on hold...
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2009 Andrew Dick	Understanding Federal Healthcare Laws Commercial real estate professionals who work with medical office development must be aware of the federal healthcare fraud and abuse laws.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2005 Brian Gorman	Medicare on the Block The government may freeze Medicare reimbursements to long-term care providers. Investors in long-term care outfits look to be in for a bumpy ride in the near term.
Managed Care September 2002	Medicare holds down physician pay Compensation increased at a comparatively small rate from 2000 to 2001 for both primary care physicians and specialists, according to the Medical Group Management Association.
Managed Care July 2002	Memo Clarifies CMS Guidelines on Injectables Injectable drugs should be covered by Medicare if beneficiaries administer them less than 50 percent of the time, according to a clarification on this issue by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services that's set to take effect Aug. 1.
Managed Care February 2004 John A. Marcille	The Administration Delivers A Major Gift to Managed Care Which brings me to the announcement that Medicare payments to health plans participating in what was called Medicare+Choice but is now known as MedicareAdvantage will increase by a record 10.6 percent.
Managed Care November 2001	Medicare+Choice Problems Chasing Away 58 Health Plans Medicare+Choice, the program that was supposed to ease the elderly into managed care, is itself suffering from the uneasiness of HMOs dissatisfied with payment rates...
The Motley Fool November 18, 2010 Brian Orelli	Worry-Free Dendreon? One step closer to national reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to pay for its prostate cancer treatment Provenge.
The Motley Fool July 1, 2011 Luke Timmerman	Dendreon Sways Medicare to Pay for Prostate Cancer Drug The decision by Medicare is no surprise, but it does conclude a period of uncertainty about insurance reimbursement for its lone marketed product.
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Robert M. Hayes	Preserve Medicare Medicare is a roadmap for the future healthcare of America. It should be fine-tuned and improved, not undermined and privatized as the Washington power brokers are now attempting to do.
Managed Care May 2002	Primary Care Suffers Under M+C, Study Says Medicare+Choice compares unfavorably with traditional fee-for-service Medicare in 9 out of 11 features linked to primary care, according to a study funded by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality that is generating interest and controversy
Financial Planning April 1, 2010 Donald Jay Korn	Medicare: Change is Coming This is a great time to get together with clients over 65 who will be affected by health care changes and go over their Medicare coverage. At the same time, you can see what other areas of financial planning are on their mind.
Searcher October 2011 Stephanie C. Ardito	The Medical Digital: Navigating the Medicare Maze Since entitlement programs are the chief governmental programs under fire, I decided to revisit the healthcare bills passed back in March (H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act).
Managed Care March 2007	Use of Generics On the Rise Recent data indicate that generic medication accounts for nearly 60% of the drugs dispensed to people in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage plans.
On Wall Street November 1, 2012 Todd Colbeck	Boost Your Medicare Expertise What every advisor should know about government insurance to better serve clients.
Managed Care March 2007 John Carroll	Democratic Agenda Places Medicare Advantage at Risk Battle lines are drawn over proposals to raid the Medicare managed care program of funds to be applied to other health care needs. Democrats themselves are split.
Managed Care May 2007 John Marcille	Pay for Performance Proceeds at Proper Pace The incrementalist pay-for-performance will be with us long after Medicare private fee-for-service plan is history.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2012 Sean Williams	Health Management Associates Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know Shares of hospital and health-care facility operator Health Management Associates swooned by as much as 12% earlier in the trading session following negative analyst comments about the sector last week.
Managed Care February 2002	Hospital costs lead way in health care expenditures The share of the gross domestic product attributed to health care increased slightly more than overall GDP growth from 1999 to 2000 -- the first time that's happened in nine years...
The Motley Fool September 23, 2009 Brian Orelli	Witch Hunt, Round 2? Humana mails Medicare Advantage members about health-care reform, and not everyone approves.
Managed Care March 2008	CMS Hybrid Payment System Shows Promise Combining Medicare fee-for-service payments with new incentive programs could help physician groups save money for Medicare and reach quality-of-care targets.
Pharmaceutical Executive May 1, 2005 Erik Felker	Elephant or Specialist? The Bush Administration has put in place the groundwork for new market forces that will forever change how pharmaceuticals are commercialized. Although the long-term impact of this change is not known, unprepared companies are at a serious disadvantage.
Managed Care August 2000	Medicare+Choice pullouts' deep, deep sting The health plan exodus from Medicare+Choice will affect 934,000 people in 2001 -- more than were affected in 1999 and 2000 combined, according to the Health Care Financing Administration.
Pharmaceutical Executive October 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler	An 'A' for Advancing Expectations As head of both the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mark McClellan has been at the center of public policy affecting the pharmaceutical industry over the last decade.
The Motley Fool December 13, 2010 Seth Jayson	Here's How Lincare Holdings May Be Failing You Here's the current margin snapshot for home oxygen company Lincare Holdings and some of its sector and industry peers and direct competitors.
Financial Planning November 1, 2007 Donald Jay Korn	Medicare Choices What are Medicare private fee-for-service plans and why did their fortunes rise and fall so dramatically? Most important, if these plans survive in their current form, should advisors suggest them for clients enrolled in or approaching Medicare eligibility?
The Motley Fool January 22, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Understanding Medicare: Claims In general, Medicare provides a level of coverage that is fairly similar to what private health insurance plans offer. Here are some tips for getting the most from it.
Managed Care April 2005	Medicare Modernization Act to Increase Public Sector Spending Nearly 50 Percent While the burden on the public sector to supply health care benefits to Medicare and Medicaid enrollees will increase, on the private side, a reevaluation of current forms of health insurance coverage may take place as growth in premiums continues to outpace growth in compensation.
Financial Planning April 1, 2007 Joan Warner	What's Next for Medicare Is America's retirement healthcare plan really in trouble? Here's some good news -- and some hard decisions for your financial advisory clients.
The Motley Fool January 27, 2009 Devon Rackle	Almost Family Almost Makes the Cut Shares of home health provider Almost Family have risen eightfold in the past five years, but you still might want to stay away for the time being.
Managed Care October 2002	Though M+C Erosion Slows, Reimbursement Still an Issue The exodus of health plans from Medicare+Choice will moderate somewhat next year, offering hope that the struggling system can make a comeback.
The Motley Fool December 11, 2007 Brian Orelli	Medicare Whacks Oncology Drugs Bad news for some pharmaceutical companies as Medicare announces it is reducing the reimbursement rate for two lymphoma drugs.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2011 Bryan Hinmon	Are Home Health Stocks Too Cheap? Home health agency stocks are cheap -- is now a time to buy?
Managed Care February 2001	In Medicare Bill, HMOs Got What They Wanted When the dust cleared over how $35 billion in Medicare "givebacks" would be divided, the Republicans prevailed -- Medicare HMOs got a bigger cut than Democrats wanted to give them. Now, President Bush may be poised to give Medicare managed care plans more...
Managed Care February 2006	Medicare's Efficiency Over-Hyped, Study Claims The belief that Medicare is a more efficient system than employee-sponsored health insurance comes under fire in a study that claims there are hidden costs in the government program.
Managed Care May 2007 Frank Diamond	Medicare Advantage Hits Jackpot with Private Fee-for-Service Plans The secret to the success of Medicare private fee-for-service plans is as old as gold. Will beneficiary satisfaction force Congress to keep the faucet turned on?
The Motley Fool January 22, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Understanding Medicare: Costs The deductibles and co-payments for Medicare Advantage Plans and prescription-drug plans can vary greatly between particular plans. A thorough examination of such plans is necessary for understanding the costs and to make a good decision about which plan to choose.
Pharmaceutical Executive May 1, 2005 Robert Ullmann	Back Page: Unhealthy Justice More than any other healthcare law, the Medicare/Medicaid exclusion statute has distorted our criminal justice system with government fraud investigations. This well-intentioned but misguided law should be repealed.
Managed Care November 2007	Patient Advocates Want Part D Changes A Medicare-administered drug benefit would be more affordable and comprehensive than the current private insurance-run drug benefit, say patient advocate groups.
Registered Rep. November 5, 2012 Mark Miller	Lawsuit Settlement Is a Game-Changer for Long-Term Care Coverage Medicare recipients will find it easier to get coverage.