House passes bill extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities
(By Noah Schwartz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The United States House of Representatives passed a bill expanding telehealth services and
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Medicare – General
What mental health services does Medicare Part B cover?
Many Medicare recipients are not aware that Medicare does cover mental health care services. These services and programs may be
Read MoreMajority of Americans confused by basic health insurance terms, survey finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than three-quarters of Americans cannot define “coinsurance,” but the vast majority are
Read MoreMedicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and
Read MorePaying entire out-of-pocket cost for generic drugs
Researchers from Avalere Heath, using current CMS prescription drug event data, found more than half of the Medicare beneficiaries who
Read MoreWidespread Medicare confusion among members may lead to worse care outcomes, increased spending, survey finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The majority of fee-for-service Medicare and Medicare Advantage members largely don’t understand their
Read MoreMedicaid Financial Eligibility in Pathways Based on Old Age or Disability in 2022: Findings from a 50-State Survey
(By MaryBeth Musumeci, Molly O’Malley Watts, and Meghana Ammula for Kaiser Family Foundation published July 11, 2022) Medicaid is an
Read MoreStrengthening Behavioral Health Care for People with Medicare
(Source – www.cms.gov/blog) COVID-19 has exacerbated the nation’s struggle with mental health and substance use disorders (collectively called “behavioral health
Read MoreSeeking to Kick-Start Biden’s Agenda, Schumer Unveils a Bill for Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
(By Michael McAuliff for Kaiser Health News) Democratic senators on Wednesday took a formal step toward reviving President Joe Biden’s
Read More‘Free’ Screening? Know Your Rights to Get No-Cost Care
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) An ounce of prevention … well, you know the rest. In medicine, prevention
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