Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is here for families of the fallen
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) says that the
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Month: September 2021
The Improving Medicare Coverage Act
The Improving Medicare Coverage Act would expand Medicare to at least 23 million people. This new legislation will lower the
Read MoreUS hits milestone with 75% of adults getting at least one COVID-19 shot
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seventy-five percent of U.S. adults have gotten at least one dose of a
Read MoreNew Studies Find Evidence Of ‘Superhuman’ Immunity To COVID-19 In Some Individuals
(By Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) Some scientists have called it “superhuman immunity” or “bulletproof.” But immunologist Shane Crotty prefers “hybrid
Read MoreReport links substance use and suicide among Veterans, offers support
(Source -blogs.va.gov) Suicide is complicated. Experiences prior to, during and following military service, coupled with stigma associated with help-seeking behavior,
Read MoreTo lower drug costs, define ‘cost’ to mean net cost after rebates
(By Sean Dickson for STAT) In what could be a turning point in the prescription drug debate, President Biden has
Read MoreIt’s Time For A Flu Shot. Here’s What You Need To Know
(By Fran Kritz for NPR) With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it’s easy to forget that there’s
Read MoreA Message from the Medicare Report’s Editorial Staff:
It’s a great pleasure to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day! Give yourself the
Read MoreFood insecurity screenings connect Veterans, resources
(Source -blogs.va.gov) According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 11% of working-age Veterans (ages 18–64) experienced food insecurity between 2015
Read MoreAddressing Medicare trust fund depletion doesn’t require broad program reforms, report says
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hosptial Review) As the Hospital Insurance trust fund continues to trudge toward its 2026 expected depletion,
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