The High Cost Of Medical Marijuana Causes Pain In Vermont
(By Emily Corwin for NPR) Recent scientific reviews have found substantial evidence that marijuana can be useful in easing at least some
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Month: January 2018
Mistakes you cannot avoid to make with Medicare
If you are like most seniors you rely on Medicare to cover their healthcare needs in retirement. But Medicare is
Read MoreStanding, Desk Or Not, Is A Big Part Of Many Jobs
(By Menaka Wilhelm for NPR) The standing desk is having a moment among office workers, but not everyone needs to
Read MoreThe Preventive Health Savings Act
The Preventive Health Savings Act (S.2164 and H.R.2953) could, if passed, pave the way for Medicare coverage of telehealth in
Read MoreMedPAC votes to kill MIPS, recommends alternative program
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, a federal group tasked to advise Congress on
Read MoreHospital Honchos Hone New Message In Wake Of Opioid Epidemic: Expect Pain
(By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio in partnership with NPR and Kaiser Health News) Doctors at some of the largest
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare rolls out wearable glucose monitor program
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealthcare teamed up with DexCom, a provider of wearable glucose monitors, to offer Medicare Advantage
Read MoreEnrolling in Medicare at the wrong time it could cost you plenty
Timing is everything especially when you enroll for Medicare. If you enroll for Medicare at the wrong time, it could
Read MoreIn contrast with Trump administration, Azar backs mandatory bundled payments
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS secretary nominee Alex Azar was grilled on everything from welfare reform to
Read MoreMedicare Part D already involves price negotiations
Congressional Democrats are behind legislation (S.2011 and H.R. 4138), that would set prescription drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries. However, according
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