Medicare bills pass House committee: 3 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced 19 pieces of legislation Dec.
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Month: December 2023
No Veteran Dies Alone – Compassion and dignity in life’s final moments
(Source - news.va.gov) The “No Veteran Dies Alone” program’s aim is to ensure that Veterans are honored by a volunteer
Read MoreSenate committee launches bipartisan investigation into private equity ownership of hospitals
(By Brittany Trang for ST A T) The two leaders of the Senate Budget Committee on Thursday launched a bipartisan
Read MoreWhite House proposes to ‘march in’ on patents for costly drugs
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) The Biden administration is taking another crack at high prescription drug prices. This time its
Read MoreCaregiving through the holidays
(source - news.va.gov) The holidays are upon us and VA’s Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers resources to help caregivers manage
Read MoreIs the Medicare Advantage ‘gold rush’ over?
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Medicare Advantage gold rush is slowing down, Wall Street Journal columnist
Read MoreColorado Blames Biden Team and Drugmakers for Delaying Canadian Imports
(By Phil Galewitz for KFF Health News) Colorado officials say their plan to import cheaper medicines from Canada has been
Read MoreWhat you need to know about TRICARE Pharmacy costs in 2024
Beginning January 1st, for those covered by TRICARE, some of you may see an increase in pharmacy copayments. Survivors of
Read MoreThe Mark Cuban effect on drug pricing
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review ) In January 2022, entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban launched an
Read MoreA conversation about Veteran suicide prevention can save a life
(Source - news.va.gov) I’ve found that many Veterans have a hard time reaching out for help when they’re going through
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