UVA Health launches new telehealth program for older adults
(By Noah Schwartz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health is launching the Center for Excellence for Telehealth and
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Retirees challenging New York City’s Aetna Medicare Advantage plan in court
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A group of retired New York City employees are suing Mayor Eric Adams
Read moreFDA approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The Food and Drug Administration approved a second vaccine to protect older adults against RSV
Read moreResearchers support Veterans exposed to toxic substances
(Source – news.va.gov) More than 175 researchers and health care providers from VA, Universities, private organizations and hospitals gathered alongside
Read moreCommercial insurance enrollees pay less for ultra-expensive drugs than Medicare Part D members: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Part D beneficiaries that don’t receive low-income subsidies spend 2.5 times more
Read morePrioritizing Veterans’ mental health: Addressing access to care
(Source – news.va.gov) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to honor the courage of millions of Americans
Read moreMedicare Advantage star ratings decline will cost CVS Health up to $1B in revenue
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health is expecting Aetna’s operating income to decrease by up to $1
Read moreCardiovascular Disease Is Primed to Kill More Older Adults, Especially Blacks and Hispanics
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and
Read moreMemorial Day: A Time to Reflect
The barbecue grills will be ablaze this weekend as family and friends come together to celebrate Memorial Day. But we
Read moreCBO: Uninsured rate to reach 10 percent by 2033
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More people will be uninsured in 2033 than in 2023 as Medicaid continuous
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