Medicare Fundamentals
Summary
This practice note discusses the general framework of the Medicare program, federal requirements, waivers, legal challenges, changes to the Medicare program under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare reimbursement systems and concepts, managed care, accountable care, and demonstration projects. Attorneys representing healthcare providers and suppliers, health insurance companies, and other healthcare organizations providing services to Medicare beneficiaries should understand the fundamentals of the Medicare program to better advise their clients about the impact of Medicare on their business operations.