AHIP backs legislation expanding Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two lawmakers are introducing legislation that would expand the scope of supplemental benefits
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Legislative Update
Another House bill takes aim at prior authorizations
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Maryland Rep. Mark Green has introduced a bill targeting prior authorization requirements in
Read MoreFAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
(By Juliette Cubanski for the Kaiser Family Foundation published August 8, 2023) The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act),
Read MoreKFF Health Tracking Poll July 2023: The Public’s Views Of New Prescription Weight Loss Drugs And Prescription Drug Costs
(By Alex Montero, Grace Sparks, Ashley Kirzinger, Isabelle Valdes, and Liz Hamel for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 04, 2023)
Read MoreNavigating the PACT Act claims process
Let’s face it, the VA claims process can be overwhelming at time. As a Veteran who works for VA, I
Read MoreOn-site Claims Clinic big success at VFW convention
(Source – news.va.gov) For the first time in the 124-year history of the VFW National Convention, VA staffed a walk-in
Read More“Larry! Have you heard about the PACT Act?”
(Source – news.va.gov) Larry Wilson, a housekeeping aide, often makes my day during his rounds. I can count on the
Read MoreSen. Sanders Says Millions of People Can’t Find a Doctor. He’s Mostly Right.
(By Michelle Andrews for KFF Health News) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has long been a champion of a government-sponsored “Medicare
Read MoreMedicare Advantage prior authorization reform bill passes House committee
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) A bill aiming to reform the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process was included
Read MoreNew Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Seniors
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life. After her weight began climbing
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