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Eileen Cook May 9, 2025 Caregiver, Caregiver Support Program, Veterans, Veterans Health care

Are you a caregiver for a Veteran?

(Source – news.va.gov) As a caregiver for a Veteran, you know firsthand the challenges and sacrifices that come with managing

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AgingAlzheimer's/DementiaAssisted LivingCaregiver
Eileen Cook May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Alzheimer's, Assisted Living Facilities, Dementia, Elderspeak, Older Adults

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his

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CMSHealth Care FinanceHealth Care RedesignPart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 CMS, Drug Pricing Model, Healthcare Costs, Medicare Part D, Most Favored Nation

“Most favored nation” pricing model for certain drugs 

According to a recent poll, three in four adults in the United States say the cost of medications is unaffordable.

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Health InsuranceVeterans Benefits
Eileen Cook May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 CHAMPVA, Health Insurance, Veterans, Veterans Health care

Do you receive CHAMPVA benefits and have other health insurance? Read this.

(Source – news.va.gov) If you are a Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA) beneficiary—meaning you’re the spouse, widow(er)

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Eileen Cook May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 FDA, Foreign Drugmaker

FDA ends advance notice for foreign drugmaker inspections: 5 notes

(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA is ramping up oversight of foreign manufacturing sites by expanding its

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CMSDHS -OIGHealth Care FinancePart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 Biosimilars drugs, CMS, Formularies, Healthcare Finance, medicare, Medicare Part D

Should CMS monitor biosimilar coverage on formularies?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a study that found many Medicare

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Veterans Benefits
Eileen Cook May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 Suicide Prevention, VA’s Safety Plan app, Veterans, Veterans Health care

Suicide prevention resource of the month: Safety plan app

(Source – news.va.gov) Having a plan can make a big difference in how your day goes. It doesn’t have to

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Health Care FinancePart D/Prescription DrugsPBM's
Eileen Cook May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 Healthcare Finance, Medicare Part D, PBM Industry, Pharmacy Closures

PBMs and pharmacy closures

Those independent pharmacies, excluded from Medicare Part D networks, were more likely to close. A new research study conducted by

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FDAPart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Drug Shortages, FDA, Medicare Part D

6 drugs in shortage 

(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Here are six new drug shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases

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CMSHealth Care FinanceMedicare - General
Eileen Cook May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 CMS, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Older Adults

Original Medicare covers most but not all healthcare services

Medicare is the government health insurance program for adults 65 and older and individuals under 65 with certain disabilities. However,

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