Medicare policy on antirejection drugs imperils kidney transplants
(By Matthew Cooper for STAT) For people with failing kidneys — and there are thousands of them in the United
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Medicare – General
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is happening now
If you were one of Medicare’s 23 million who choose to get their coverage through an Medicare Advantage Plan and
Read MoreRates charged by hospitals have soared, study finds
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The rates hospitals charge for care, including inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, have
Read MoreTen drugs accounted for 63 percent of Medicare’s wasted dollars
According to new data released by the federal government, last year Medicare paid for $725 million worth of expensive medications
Read MoreMedicare beneficiaries living with opioid use disorder now have treatment option
Medicare-age population has among the highest and fastest growing rates of diagnosed opioid use disorder (OUD). Good news is for
Read MoreCervical cancer tests—early detection protects women
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but did you know it occurs most often in
Read MoreWhat is the difference between Medicare Supplement Plan F and Plan G?
Effective as of January 1, 2020, Medicare Supplements Plan F and C are no longer available to those who are
Read MoreMedicare costs for 2020
Medicare costs are adjusted yearly and can affect premiums, deductibles and other cost-sharing aspects of the program. Although each change
Read MoreHere is how to pay less for Medicare
While majority of seniors on Medicare receive Medicare Part A free, it’s Parts B and D which cover preventive/outpatient care
Read MoreGet ready for a new year of coverage
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) The start of a new year can bring many changes, including some to your Medicare coverage. If
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