Care without limits: How VA telehealth is reaching Veterans where they are
(Source – news.va.gov) VA telehealth satisfaction hits record highs for sixth straight year Every Veteran has unique care needs, and
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CMS floats new Medicare payment category for AI diagnostic software: 6 notes
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing to create a new payment pathway for algorithm-driven diagnostic software,
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Projected 2027 Medicare costs at a glance
As we pass the halfway point of the year, most of us are wondering about and/or planning our 2027 expenses.
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Choosing a Medicare Plan – Some Guiding Thoughts
Medicare Annual Enrollment is still a few months away, but many folks are aging into Medicare eligibility each day. So,
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Legislation Intends to Limit Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs
In a move that would help level the playing field between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, 15 U.S. Senators have
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Addressing “Unintended Consequences” of Medicare Drug Pricing Change
Lowering drug costs for older adults is, of course, a paramount Medicare goal, especially for an aging population. Recent changes
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Medicare Advantage Cost Savings Highlighted in Study
Duke University Press recently published a Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law article assessing savings from Medicare Advantage plans, particularly compared
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Q&A Examines CMS 2027 Outpatient Payment Plan
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) went public last week with its 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
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“Aging in Place” Concept Gets a Boost
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, along with former Louisiana Governor and chair of the Center for a Healthy America at
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“Medicare for All” Experiencing a Rebound of Sorts?
The early stages of the 2026 election cycle have produced some upsets, most notably by Democratic Socialists of America candidates
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