Though Millions Are at Risk for Diabetes, Medicare Struggles to Expand Prevention Program
(By Harris Meyer for Kaiser Health News) Damon Diessner tried for years to slim down from his weight of more
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Month: July 2021
Covid-19 kept families and caregivers out of hospitals. Some doctors think that shouldn’t happen again
(By Claudia López Lloreda for STAT) PHILADELPHIA — On an early summer morning in North Philadelphia, Marsha El sits on
Read MoreMoving the body and calming the mind
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Veteran Larry Reese says, “Motion is lotion,” which is a saying he picked up in a pain
Read MoreThe disconnection between Medicare’s financial outlook and Congress
James C. Capretta, Senior Fellow and Milton Friedman Chair, whose article appearing on AEI, asks: Expand Medicare? How about we
Read MoreA new Medicare Advantage plan in 2022
Medicare members in the Midwest and on the east coast will have a new Medicare Advantage plan to choose from
Read MoreCalifornia Makes It Easier for Low-Income Residents to Get and Keep Free Health Coverage
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Getting clean drinking water cost Ignacio Padilla his health insurance.
Read MoreMedicare’s 56th birthday is July 30th
On July 30th, Medicare will be 56 years old. Today, Medicare provides more than 63.1 million Americans with health care
Read MoreBiden’s July Executive Order Includes Drug Pricing Provisions. But Will They Do Enough?
(By Victoria Knight for Kaiser Health News) President Joe Biden’s executive order of July 9 included various steps toward making
Read MoreManaging your health care can feel like a full-time job
When you or a loved one has a chronic health condition navigating the complexity of your health plan coverage with
Read MoreExtreme heat assistance available for Veterans experiencing homelessness
(Source – blogs.va.gov) As America grapples with extreme heat, VA reminds Veterans and communities that various resources are available to
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