CMS issues final rule for Medicare coverage of breakthrough technologies: 5 things to know
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Jan. 12 that will speed up the FDA
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Month: January 2021
Cervical cancer tests—early detection protects women
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but did you know it occurs most often in
Read MoreWhy You Should Still Wear A Mask And Avoid Crowds After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
(By Joanne Silberner for NPR) It may seem counterintuitive, but health officials say that even after you get vaccinated against
Read MorePatient recruiter convicted in $2.8M telemedicine scheme
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The owner of an Orlando, Fla.-based telemarketing call center was convicted of coordinating fraudulent genetic
Read MoreA drug that targets beta amyloid has slowed cognitive and functional decline
According to the results of a small, mid-stage clinical trial, it found a drug that targets beta amyloid has slowed
Read MoreNew research reveals impact of default insurance plans
More than one half of low-income elderly Medicare Part D recipients don’t opt out of their randomly assigned prescription drug
Read MoreDoes Medicare cover transplants?
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) almost 40,000 organ transplants took place in the United States in
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare suspends some prior authorization rules for hospitals
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealthcare suspended some prior authorization requirements for in-network hospitals and in-network skilled nursing
Read MoreWhat is a Medicare replacement plan?
What is a Medicare replacement plan? Replacement plans often include benefits that original Medicare does not offer, such as coverage
Read MoreMedicare provide coverage for mental health services
Both Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover partial hospitalization which is a structured outpatient program in which a person can receive
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