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Health Care Finance Health Care Redesign Health Insurance M4A and Public Option Plans

Eileen Cook October 23, 2023 Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Finance, Healthcare redesign, universal basic health care coverage.

Fixing America’s health insurance woes is ‘actually very simple,’ says leading economist

(By Annalisa Merelli for ST A T) Fixing the U.S. health care system can seem like a herculean task. But

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Veterans Benefits

Eileen Cook October 20, 2023 Older Adults, Veterans, Veterans Health care

Battle Creek VA hosts mental health summit

(Source - news.va.gov) Battle Creek VA hosted a Mental Health Summit at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids location Sept. 29.

Aging Employer Healthcare Health Insurance Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook October 20, 2023 Employer Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, Medicare Advantage, Older Adults

More large employers consider adding Medicare Advantage

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The number of firms offering retiree health benefits through Medicare Advantage has

Eileen Cook October 20, 2023 Aging, Older Adults

Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age

(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) How many of us have wanted a reliable, evidence-based guide to aging that

Employer Healthcare Health Care Finance Health Insurance

Eileen Cook October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 Employer Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, High-deductible health plan

Benchmark Survey: Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 7% to Nearly $24,000 in 2023; Workers Contribute $6,575 on Average Now, But Potentially More Soon

(By Craig Palosky, KFF for Kaiser Family Foundation published October 18, 2023) Amid rising inflation, annual family premiums for employer-sponsored

CMS Health Care - General Health Insurance Legislative Update Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook October 19, 2023 CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Ads, Older Adults, Senate Finance Committee

Marketers finding ways around new Medicare Advantage standards, lawmakers say

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS rules cracking down on Medicare Advantage advertising are a start, but

CMS Health Care Redesign Homelessness Medicaid

Eileen Cook October 19, 2023 CMS, Healthcare redesign, Homelessness, Medicaid

Health Care ‘Game-Changer’? Feds Boost Care for Homeless Americans

(By Angela Hart for KFF Health News) The Biden administration is making it easier for doctors and nurses to treat

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Eileen Cook October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

An Overview of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit

(Source - Kaiser Family Foundation published October 17, 2023) Medicare Part D is a voluntary outpatient prescription drug benefit for

Telehealth Veterans Benefits

Eileen Cook October 18, 2023 My HealtheVet, VA Video Connect, Veterans, Veterans Health care

Add VA virtual tools to your natural disaster emergency plan

(Source - news.va.gov) Hurricanes, wildfires, winter storms and other natural disasters pose a threat to people all across the country.

CMS Health Care Redesign Health Insurance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

Eileen Cook October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 medicare, Medicare Advantage

Alignment Health, Walgreens launch co-branded Medicare Advantage plans

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Alignment Healthcare will offer co-branded Medicare Advantage plans with Walgreens in four