Finding the right post-hospital care
For those Medicare beneficiaries who are very sick or have complex needs, the question of here to go after the
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Medicare – General
A Look at Recent Proposals to Control Drug Spending by Medicare and its Beneficiaries
The affordability of prescription drugs is a pressing concern for many Americans, with broad agreement across the political spectrum that
Read MoreThe Government Accountability Office finds Medicare website incomplete
In a new report from the Government Accountability Office found the Medicare Plan Finder website is difficult to navigate and
Read MoreGenetic-Testing Scam Targets Seniors And Rips Off Medicare
(By Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) The 86-year-old woman in rural Utah doesn’t usually answer solicitations from strangers, she
Read MoreHospitals to publish the prices negotiated with insurers
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would require hospitals to publish the prices that are negotiated with insurers
Read MoreMake sure you’re protected from hepatitis
(Source: www.medicare.gov/blog) Did you know there are 5 different types of viral hepatitis? These viruses cause more than one million
Read MoreGOP Senators Distance Themselves From Grassley And Trump’s Efforts To Cut Drug Prices
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) The fight between policymakers intent on lowering prescription drug prices and the drugmakers
Read MoreHome-delivered meals could save money for Medicare
According to a new study that comes as lawmakers look to restrain costs by promoting patients’ well-being, Medicare could save
Read MoreSummer Setbacks: The Long Road To Lower Drug Prices Hits Some Potholes
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) When Washington returned from its winter holiday break in January, it seemed everyone
Read MoreFour common healthcare expense that Medicare doesn’t cover
Most retirees rely on Medicare to cover their healthcare expenses, but some people don’t realize that there are some expenses
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