Medicare Advantage advocates back bill to track prior authorization OKs, denials
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Better Medicare Alliance, a Medicare Advantage advocacy group, is endorsing a bill
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Got Long Covid? Medical Expertise Is Vital, and Seniors Should Prepare to Go Slow
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Older adults who have survived covid-19 are more likely than younger patients to
Read moreCould Medicare beneficiaries see a decrease in Medicare premiums?
The Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said: the overestimate in costs of covering an expensive and controversial new
Read moreMemorial Day: A Time to Reflect
The barbecue grills will be ablaze this weekend as family and friends come together to celebrate Memorial Day. But we
Read moreMedicare and ACA health plans
If you are approaching your 65th birthday and have a health plan through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, you need
Read moreCVS Health launches a new virtual primary care service
(By Georgina Gonzalez for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health launched a new virtual primary care service that will offer integrated
Read more$1.8 billion in Medicare funds spent on drugs whose clinical benefits have yet to be confirmed
A new study found the U.S. federal government spent an estimated $1.8 billion in Medicare funds in 2019 on drugs
Read moreAre employer-built health plans one of the best kept secrets in insurance?
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) An employer-built health plan. It may not be a concept you’ve ever heard
Read moreKey Senate panel wants to axe in-person requirement for virtual mental health services
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators working on mental health policy have proposed axing
Read moreThe Veterans Crisis Line is here for you
(Source – va.gov/blog) We all face challenges in life. You do not need to face those challenges alone. If you’re
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