3 of America’s biggest pharmacy chains have been found liable for the opioid crisis
(By Brian Mann for NPR) A federal jury on Tuesday found three of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains, CVS, Walgreens
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Month: November 2021
Becerra Says Surprise Billing Rules Force Doctors Who Overcharge to Accept Fair Prices
(By Michael McAuliff for Kaiser Health News) Overpriced doctors and other medical providers who can’t charge a reasonable rate for
Read MoreThe seasonal-COVID hypothesis: 6 things to know
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) There’s some evidence indicating that COVID-19 is, or may become, a seasonal disease,
Read MoreCovid antivirals could be pandemic game-changers. But Americans might struggle to access them
(By Lev Facher for STAT) Antiviral drugs for treating Covid-19 have been hailed as a pandemic “game-changer” — a tool
Read MoreWhen the Eye on Older Patients Is a Camera
(By Sofie Kodner for Kaiser Health News) In the middle of a rainy Michigan night, 88-year-old Dian Wurdock walked out
Read MoreSuccess of Covid Antiviral Pills Hinges on Access to Speedy and Accurate Tests
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays,
Read MoreFive tips to help you through Medicare open enrollment season
Medicare open enrollment is going on right now through Tuesday, December 7th. Remember, the open enrollment period is different from
Read More6 things to know about healthcare marketplace Sesame
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Direct-to-patient healthcare marketplace Sesame is aiming to cut care costs down by using direct
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Remaining Uninsured Population Eligible for Medicaid and CHIP
(By Kendal Orgera, Robin Rudowitz, and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 18, 2021) Recent policy attention on efforts
Read MoreKey Questions About the New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Health Care Provider Staff
(MaryBeth Musumeci for Kaiser Family Foundation published November 17, 2021) On November 5, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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