The Rate of Older Californians Dying of Malnutrition Has Accelerated
(By Phillip Reese for KFF Health News) A growing number of California’s oldest residents are dying of malnutrition, a yearslong
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Month: April 2023
CMS recognizes homelessness as indicator of resource utilization in proposed rule
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a new rule aimed
Read MoreChiropractic residencies enhance rural Veteran care
(Source – news.va.gov) Chiropractors and chiropractic residents at the Fort Dodge Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Iowa are making
Read MoreThe most popular Medicare supplement benefits
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Four in 10 Medicare supplement enrollees opt for the plan with the most
Read MoreNational TeleOncology: Ensuring Veteran access to best oncology care
(Source – news.va.gov) Dr. Vida Passero, chief medical officer of VA’s National TeleOncology (NTO), is at the forefront of ensuring
Read MoreHHS cuts 7 drugs from Medicare Part B rebates list
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS has removed seven drugs from its initial list of 27 drugs subject
Read MoreDoctor Shortages Distress Rural America, Where Few Residency Programs Exist
(By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) ELKO, Nev. — Anger, devastation, and concern for her patients washed over
Read More2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F)
(Source – www.cms.gov) On April 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that
Read MoreVeterans have access to acute suicide care, but who is eligible?
(Source – news.va.gov) Eligible Veterans and some former service members can now go to any VA or non-VA hospital for
Read MoreMore traditional Medicare enrollees are adding Medigap plans: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The share of original Medicare enrollees adding Medicare supplement plans is on the
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