Medicare and the High Cost of Drugs
Some seniors enrolled in Medicare are at high risk of having their life savings completely wiped out due to the
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Some Statistics on Fighting Fraud in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
The National Review’s Kevin Williamson examines the issue of fraud in federal benefit programs, particularly focusing on Medicare and Medicaid.
Read MoreCalifornia Joins States That Protect Patients Against Nasty Surprise Bills
(By Emily Bazar for Kaiser Health News) Before Kevin Powers underwent lung cancer surgery last October, his girlfriend, Agi Orsi,
Read MoreRegularly Engaging in Physical Activity May Help Reduce the Risk of Chronic Back Pain
According to a new review of previous studies, found regularly engaging in physical activity from walking to intense exercise may
Read MoreRoche acquires digital health firm mySugr
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) Roche, a Basel, Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, signed an agreement to acquire all shares of
Read MoreTed Cruz pitches BCRA amendment to allow deregulated health plans on exchanges
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) In an effort to win over conservative holdouts, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, floated
Read MoreCVS moves candy to back of store; Walgreens upholds ‘customer’s choice’
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance hold opposing views on how to
Read MoreHHS releases guidance on global ransomware attack
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS issued an update to its ransomware guidance June 28 following reports about a
Read MoreCost of Medicare for Today’s Retirees
A recent survey of Retirement Healthcare Costs found that a 65-year-old couple retiring today can expect to pay an average of
Read MoreAppealing Drug Cost Transparency in Little Rock
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association of Washington, representing the largest PBMs in the country, is appealing the March 1 decision
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