Weight loss drug coverage gets more complicated
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In less than a month’s time, a federal lawmaker warned weight loss drugs
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Outdated Medicare rules prevent some dementia patients from getting the medications they need
(By Carolyn Clevenger for STAT) Memory loss is the most obvious symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. But for the more than
Read MoreNew measure of value can help accountable care organizations deliver better health outcomes for less money
By University of Texas at Austin on May 30, 2024 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is placing
Read MoreRemove the COBRA Creditable Coverage Penalty in Medicare and Help Seniors
By Andrew F Biernat on May 30, 2024 for Managed Healthcare Executive As strategic adviser to the managed care industry
Read MoreWhat women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams
By Liz Seegert for Fortunewell published on May 23, 2024 As women get older, our risk for certain chronic diseases
Read MoreHealth Subcommittee Chairman Buchanan – Hearing on the Collapse of Private Practice: Examining the Challenges Facing Independent Medicine
“Compared to three decades ago, there are 30 percent fewer physicians in private practice…A thriving health care ecosystem should include
Read MoreSenate Finance contemplates physician payment reform
By Jacqueline LaPointe on May 20, 2024 for Revcycle Intelligence A new Senate Finance Committee white paper lays out opportunities
Read MoreAnuzis: Biden plans costing seniors more
By Paul Anuzis on May 18, 2024 for Daily Independent When President Joe Biden took office, he embarked on a
Read MoreMedicare spending on weight loss drugs may be lower than previously thought: Report
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare spending on GLP-1 medications may not be as high as some estimates predict
Read MoreCMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will extend flexibilities designed to help states keep more eligible individuals enrolled
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