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Trump, Dr. Oz Move to Lower Health Care Costs Ahead of Midterms

Virginia Grace McKinnon

President Donald Trump and his administration are working to lower Medicare costs by ending a double-billing process targeting seniors. The rule, set to take effect in January, is expected to significantly reduce Medicare costs by changing the way physicians charge patients for same-day exams and services.

Currently, doctors can charge Medicare recipients twice for exams during same-day services. The exam fee is called an “evaluation and management fee” and can cost more than $235.

For example, during a Medicare recipient’s standard dermatology exam, the doctor can charge the recipient twice for an exam of a mole if the removal service is performed on the same day. This is a common form of Medicare double billing among health care providers.

In a recent audit by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the Inspector General found that 42% of Medicare........

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