Sunday, April 5, 2026

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Medicare Beneficiaries to See Simpler and More Flexible Plan Choices, Better Drug Coverage, Higher Quality and Lower Costs in 2027
Insurers’ Prior Authorization Data Offers Little Insight Into What Gets Approved or Denied
CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule: 10 notes
CMS requests ACOs apply for LEAD model
Navy Veteran finds convenience with VA virtual care

Health Care – General

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — lower your risk

(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the United States. Every year, nearly

(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Diabetes affects millions of Americans and it’s a leading cause of disability and death in the United

(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) If you fall off a bike, you’ll probably end up with a cinematic memory of

(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Transparency in Coverage final rule released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),

According to a recent UnitedHealth Group research report, high health literacy could lower Medicare spending by $25.4 billion and lead

(By Nicholas St. Fleur for STAT) A national panel of medical experts recommended on Tuesday that most Americans start being

Some seniors may be motivated to avoid moving to a retirement facility where COVID-19 risks can be high, but are

(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Researchers said they’re worried that a COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective in those

(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Physicians say they are distressed about the short- and long-term health effects stemming

(By Aneri Pattani for Kaiser Health News) In late March, shortly after New York state closed nonessential businesses and asked