COPD rehabilitation in Veterans’ homes bolstered by VA Video Connect
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) If a Veteran is receiving care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health
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Month: March 2021
Medigap buyers can save through comparison shopping
A recent analysis by eHealth found Medicare beneficiaries could save an average of $840 per year for Medicare Supplement Plan
Read MoreLowering Medicare eligibility to age 60?
The Biden administration is planning to unveil its major healthcare plan next month. According to a leading news outlet, one
Read MoreCigna: What claims data tells us about the state of virtual, mental healthcare
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans are increasingly using virtual services for behavioral healthcare needs, according to a claims
Read MoreDramatic Drop in Common Viruses Raises Question: Masks Forever?
(By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio for Kaiser Health News) Masks and physical distancing are proving to have major fringe
Read MoreMedicare Advantage beneficiaries save more money
The newest analysis by Better Medicare Alliance found Medicare Advantage plan holders spend $1,640 less a year compared with traditional
Read More474 have been criminally charged with fraud linked to COVID-19 funds, Justice Department says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Justice Department has publicly charged 474 defendants with criminal offenses in fraud schemes
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Open Enrollment period ends March 31st.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan and are dissatisfied with your plan, your window to switch to another plan
Read MoreSanders pushes to expand Medicare: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for expanded Medicare eligibility and changes to
Read MoreScientists Seek Covid Treatment Answers in Cheap, Older Drugs
(By Esther Landhuis for Kaiser Health News) Could a decades-old antidepressant be a secret weapon against covid? A few scientists
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