Hospital Suppliers Take To The Skies To Combat Dire Shortages Of COVID-19 Gear
(By Christina Jewett and Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) Hospitals in the New York City area are turning to
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Month: March 2020
U.S. Court gives Medicare patients a new right to challenge denials of coverage
The U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea delivered a victory to Medicare beneficiaries by giving them a right to challenge
Read MoreHow to keep loved ones safe and family caregivers healthy
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect communities around the U.S., it’s not surprising that family caregivers of a loved
Read MoreAre you among the 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes?
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Each day, 4,000 Americans are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes — a serious disease that can lead
Read MoreTelehealth visits up 312% in New York, causing major lag times
(By Mackenzie Garrity for Becker’s Hospital Review) Telehealth services have seen a 312 percent increase in demand from New York patients
Read MoreSome States Are Reporting Incomplete COVID-19 Results, Blurring The Full Picture
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) Several states are reporting only positive COVID-19 test results from private labs, a
Read MoreWhy Hoarding Of Hydroxychloroquine Needs To Stop
(By Martha Bebinger, WBUR for Kaiser Health News) A family of old antimalarial drugs — including one that some patients
Read MoreScammers preying on Medicare recipients
Federal law enforcement agency is warning Medicare recipients that scam artists are preying on people’s fears by peddling fake tests
Read MoreHow Much Could Medicare Beneficiaries Pay For a Hospital Stay Related to COVID-19?
(By Tricia Neuman, Anthony Damico, and Juliette Cubanski for Kaiser Family Foundation) As the coronavirus continues to spread, the number
Read MoreBCBS sues Walgreens, alleges 10+ years of overcharging for drugs
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) A group of Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in New York has sued Walgreens,
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