New Study Could Pressure VA to Expand Agent Orange Benefits
(By Charles Ornstein, ProPublica and Mike Hixenbaugh, The Virginian-Pilot) November 15, 2016 More than four decades after the end of
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Month: November 2016
Medicare Advantage: Is it the Right Plan for You?
Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part C plans have their advantages, such as eye care and gym membership coverage; however, is
Read MoreMost doctors don’t cite cost as a factor when deciding treatments
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) The rising cost of medicines may be a growing problem for many Americans, but a
Read MoreBiomedical Researchers Ponder Future After Trump Election
(By Richard Harris for NPR) What could the world of medical research look like under a Trump administration? Continue reading
Read MoreA Glitch that is Costing Seniors Money
As we move the Medicare and Medicare Advantage health plans away from the fee-for-service system to a value-based system payment
Read MoreTheir brains had the telltale signs of Alzheimer’s. So why did they still have nimble minds?
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) The defective proteins that are widely thought to kill brain neurons and cause, or at
Read MoreDespite Anger At Health Law’s Mandate, GOP Plans Could Also Have Penalties
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The Affordable Care Act’s requirement that people have health insurance or pay a fine
Read MoreUpdated Medicare and Medicaid Drug Spending Dashboard
(Source -blog.cms.gov) Announcement November 14, 2016 The increased costs of prescription drugs are one of the most critical items for
Read MoreState Medicaid programs continue to restrict access to hepatitis C drugs
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Over the past two years, state Medicaid programs have done a better job of disclosing
Read MoreSeven Simple Steps
With the quickly approaching deadline for enrolling in Medicare Part D program; have you picked the right prescription drug plan for
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