Retirement healthcare costs going up: 5 things to know
(By Cailey Gleeson and Marissa Plescia for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare costs could grow at 1.5 to 2 times the
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Month: March 2022
With infections spiking in Europe and a variant on the rise, experts warn the U.S. could face a Covid resurgence
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) On the surface, U.S. Covid-19 metrics continue to show improvement, with cases, hospitalizations, and deaths
Read MoreHow to Avoid Surprise Bills — And the Pitfalls in the New Law
(By Dan Weissmann for Kaiser Health News) Patients are no longer required to pay for out-of-network care given without their
Read MoreTips on reviewing your Medicare Advantage plan
Many people switch to Medicare Advantage during the fall Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, not fully understanding how the plans work.
Read MoreCMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities
(By Cailey Gleeson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Long-term care residents and staff with symptoms or signs of COVID-19 must be
Read MoreStroke rates are increasing among young people. Here’s what you need to know
(By Rina Torchinsky for NPR) Over the weekend, the model Hailey Bieber told her Instagram followers that she experienced stroke-like
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Plans Send Pals to Seniors’ Homes for Companionship — And Profits
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Widowed and usually living alone, Gloria Bailey walks with a cane after two
Read More$1.5 trillion congressional omnibus bill extends telehealth coverage
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Congress passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill March 10 that allows employers
Read MoreDespite Seniors’ Strong Desire to Age in Place, the Village Model Remains a Boutique Option
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Twenty years ago, a group of pioneering older adults in Boston created an
Read MoreDeaths for non-COVID-19 diagnoses up from pre-pandemic, Medicare study finds
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Compared to pre-pandemic, mortality rates after hospitalization for non-COVID-19 illnesses were substantially higher
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