Pfizer CEO to Public: Just Trust Us on the Covid Booster
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla was confident in June about the ability of
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Month: August 2021
If you plan to move abroad in your retirement, don’t overlook Medicare
If you plan on relocating overseas in your retirement or already have, do not overlook Medicare. Medicare does not cover
Read MoreCMS pulls Medicaid work rules in 3 more states
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health officials in Ohio, South Carolina and Utah received word from CMS on Aug.
Read MoreThe decision to pull loved ones out of nursing homes when the pandemic hit was a great alternative — for those who could afford it
(By Alicia Diaz for STAT) Every night since March 2020, Brianna Grech has ended her day the same way: She
Read MoreUnderstanding the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
With Medicare’s Open Enrollment around the corner, one of the ways to determine the quality of a Medicare Advantage health
Read MoreMedicare’s Three-Day Rule: What you need to know
Those individuals who need continued care at a skilled nursing facility after being discharged from the hospital may be in
Read MoreMedicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters — with specific conditions and requirements.
If you have Medicare and need a wheelchair or scooter to get around your home due to a medical condition,
Read MoreOver 2.5 million Americans gained coverage during ACA special enrollment period
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) With five days of the Biden administration’s ACA special enrollment period left, the
Read MoreA snort or a jab? Scientists debate potential benefits of intranasal Covid-19 vaccines
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) As the world amasses experience with Covid-19 vaccines, something we should have known from the
Read MoreMedicare Advantage benefits targeting social determinants of health tripled since 2020
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new report points to significant growth among Medicare Advantage plans that offer benefits
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