American Dental Education Association backs Medicare dental expansion
(By Ariana Portalatin for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Dental Education Association supports expanding dental benefits under Medicare, it said Oct.
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Month: October 2021
Surprise-Billing Rule ‘Puts a Thumb on the Scale’ to Keep Arbitrated Costs in Check
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Patients are months away from not having to worry about most surprise medical
Read MoreMedicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, start doing your research now
There is a misconception that you can switch your Medicare plan anytime you want; that is incorrect. Most people who
Read MoreHow clinics at Walmart, Walgreens and CVS are expanding: 7 things to know
(Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Over the past few years, retail giants have been pushing their way into healthcare
Read MoreTaking aspirin to prevent heart attack may cause more harm than good, task force says
(NPR) Older adults without heart disease shouldn’t take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an
Read MoreMouse experiments with a decades-old drug suggest a new approach to Alzheimer’s treatment
(By Megan Molteni for STAT) A generic drug used widely to treat swelling associated with hypertension and heart failure showed hints
Read MoreMerck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
NPR WASHINGTON — Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an
Read MoreColumbus Day Observed Today
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Read MoreDrug Price Negotiation Doesn’t Mean the Government Will Restrict Access to Medicines
(By Juliette Cubanski and Larry Levitt for Kaiser Family Foundation published Oct 07, 2021) As the Congressional debate over budget reconciliation
Read MoreDC mayor pays off past-due premiums for residents, small businesses
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser paid $13.5 million in overdue health premiums for
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