6 recent drug, device recalls
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medical device and drug recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety.
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Month: September 2020
Estimates for the 2021 Part B premium have been tricky due to the pandemic
Normally, this time of the year we would be reporting how much the standard Medicare Part B premium will be
Read MoreAdventHealth deploys patient-controlled robots to help hospital patients socialize
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is using new robots controlled by patients to allow
Read MoreWhy it pays to overfund your HSA
Health savings account can not only save you money on taxes, but it also helps ensure that you have funds
Read MoreCMS lowers Medicare Advantage premiums: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Average premiums for Medicare Advantage plans will be an average 11 percent lower for
Read MoreTrump Approves Final Plan to Import Drugs From Canada ‘for a Fraction of the Price’
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) President Donald Trump, outlining his “America First Health Plan” Thursday, announced that his
Read MoreSet a reminder—it’s time to get ready for Medicare Open Enrollment
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, but did you know you can get
Read MoreFDA proposes change to rule on off-label drug use
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has issued a proposed rule that clarifies when drugmakers are required to
Read MoreTrump Administration Plans Crackdown On Hospitals Failing To Report COVID-19 Data
(By Pien Huang and Selena Simons-Duffin for NPR) The federal government is preparing to aggressively crack down on hospitals for not
Read MoreAre you prepared for Medicare’s annual enrollment period?
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins October 15th time to revisit your current Medicare enrollment options. Why? Changes in your
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