After insurers’ uproar, CMS to resume risk-adjustment payments
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) After freezing billions of dollars in risk-adjustment payments in early July, the Trump administration reversed
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Month: July 2018
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug significantly slowed patients’ cognitive decline, buoying hopes for treatment
(By Damian Garde for STAT) CHICAGO — An investigational Alzheimer’s drug significantly slowed patients’ cognitive decline in a large clinical trial, unexpected
Read MoreNo Gaps In Understanding: Here’s Your Primer On Medigap Coverage
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Every year, older adults can opt out of a Medicare Advantage plan and
Read MoreThe Medicare Part D program could have saved $3 billion in 2016
According to new data from Health and Human Services (HHS), using generic drugs instead of their brand-name equivalents could have
Read MoreNew report suggests rebates are not to blame for increasing drug prices
A new report by the consulting company Milliman prepared for America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), suggest that drug rebates are
Read MoreMedicare the complicated federal health insurance program for retirees
Even for the savviest retiree, figuring out when to enroll in Medicare and which parts to enroll in can be
Read MoreCongress considers 340B changes
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House reviewed 15 bills July 11 that would revamp the oversight, transparency and organization
Read MorePurdue Pharma Edits Public Service Ad In Washington Post
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) In a new public service ad, drugmaker Purdue Pharma suggested that taking opioids
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity collaborating with health professions to address home’s usability for older adults
Habitat for Humanity will be implementing CAPABLE program in six new areas across the United States. Short for Community Aging
Read MoreMedicare patients pay less for drugs if they pay cash
A recent U.S. study suggests that Medicare patients pay less when they pay cash instead of using their health insurance.
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