A new membership-based online pharmacy
ScriptCo, a new membership-based online pharmacy, sells generic meds to consumers at wholesale cost. The cost of memberships is $140
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Month: April 2021
Health Insurance For $10 Or Less A Month? You May Qualify For New Discounts
(By Selena Simmons-Duffin for NPR) Signing up for health insurance can be a confusing headache. At the same time, the need
Read MoreTips and resources for making your home safe as you age
Studies show that many seniors prefer to age at home for as long as possible. Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist, says
Read MoreCongress should ease HSA rules
James Gelfand, senior vice president for health policy at The ERISA Industry Committee, spoke at the House Education and Labor
Read MoreThe popularity of Plan N Medigap policy
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) released data showing “Americans now aging into Medicare eligibility may be more
Read MoreMedicare beneficiaries reported satisfaction and strong health in 2019
The recent Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS), the most comprehensive and complete survey available on the Medicare population, found “more
Read MoreBCBS of North Carolina launches pilot programs for food insecurity
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is launching a variety of
Read MoreHow to get Long-Term Care in place
Every state has its own median cost of care and charges associated with in-home health care; however, according to a
Read MoreRelatively Few Drugs Account for a Large Share of Medicare Prescription Drug Spending
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 19, 2021) Policymakers are once again focusing attention on
Read MoreFrom Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
(By Bruce Alpert for Kaiser Health News) With medical visits picking up again among patients vaccinated against covid-19, health providers
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