Many adults approaching retirement expect that Medicare will pay for nursing care in the event of disability. It won't.

A person may need a referral from a primary care doctor to access some of the services that Medicare covers. Various parts of Medicare have different rules about referrals.

Today, many plans now allow you to seek a second opinion at any time for any reason without needing a doctor’s referral to schedule an appointment.

After doctors dismissed a white dot in her newborn’s eye as a birthmark, Maggie Spicer’s instincts led to a diagnosis that ...

Whether a referral is required for a second opinion depends on your specific health insurance plan. It’s often possible to seek another medical opinion without a referral.

Choosing a new doctor can be a challenge, especially if you have moved to a new community. Asking for recommendations from co-workers, neighbors, and friends is a good way to start, but you will ...

A business owner is accused of signing off on doctor referrals and stealing nearly $400,000 from tax payers.

In anticipation of Trump’s inauguration, Connecticut gender care doctors have seen a spike – in referrals for care and in anxiety, depression and suicidality in their patients who are s… ...

What to know about Stark law & physician referrals HHS’ Office of Inspector General released its General Compliance Program Guidance on Nov. 6, providing an overview on Stark law and physician ...

A Winnipeg family physician is accused of mishandling, losing or delaying the transfer of medical files, sometimes resulting ...