Medicare Essentials: A Physician Insider Explains the Fine Print

by Tanya Feke MD

Overview

Featured in U.S. News and World Report, the fourth edition of this best-selling Medicare guide is now available. This book shares up-to-date Medicare information with 2019 cost analyses, program changes under the Trump administration, a review of Medicare's latest preventive screening offerings, and a discussion of Medicare's controversial 2-Midnight Rule. Simple worksheets guide you through the Medicare maze to help you on your way.

• What does Medicare cover?
• How can you avoid late penalties?
• Should you choose a Medicare Advantage plan over Original Medicare?
• Do you need a Medicare Supplement Plan, i.e., Medigap?
• What will Medicare really cost you?

Written by Tanya Feke MD, a board-certified family physician and the Medicare expert for Verywell.com, Medicare Essentials tells you everything you need to know about the program. With experience caring for patients and working with administrators, she has learned tricks that can save you money and improve your healthcare experience. Let Dr. Feke be your advocate and explain the fine print.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732759305
Publisher:	Diagnosis Life, LLC
Publication date:	09/11/2018
Pages:	210
Sales rank:	1,103,641
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Tanya Feke MD is a board certified family physician who promotes health and wellness for one and all. After earning a Masters degree at Boston University, she attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Connecticut as Chief Resident.

Currently practicing clinical medicine on the front lines with Medicare and Medicaid patients, she has also worked extensively in medical necessity compliance and utilization review. Her passion for advocacy led her to found Diagnosis Life in 2010, an online and print resources for health and wellness information as well as medical consulting. She has also partnered with About.com to bring you the latest news and updates at Medicare.about.com.