Colorado VA screens Veterans for toxic exposures
(Source – news.va.gov) VA Eastern Colorado has screened thousands of Veterans for toxic exposures. Starting in November, toxic-exposure screenings were
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Month: May 2023
Medicare telehealth flexibilities to remain in place until 2024
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The COVID-19 public health emergency is set to expire on May 11, but
Read MorePBMs, the Brokers Who Control Drug Prices, Finally Get Washington’s Attention
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) For two decades, patients and physicians eagerly awaited a lower-cost version of the
Read MoreAI can detect pancreatic cancer 3 years before diagnosis
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) Early detection for some cancers can come up to three years before a
Read MoreSuicide prevention: How to bring up the tough questions
(Source – news.va.gov) How do you spot signs of struggle and have that difficult conversation with a Veteran contemplating suicide?
Read MoreMedicare Advantage enrollment year by year
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollment now represents half of total Medicare enrollment, according to a
Read MoreStandardized Plans in the Health Care Marketplace: Changing Requirements
(By Karen Pollitz, Justin Lo, and Rayna Wallace for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 08, 2023) For the 2023 coverage
Read MoreVA helps homeless Army Veteran find a home
(Source – news.va.gov) A VA social worker helped a homeless Army Veteran Teress White find a home. Growing up in
Read MoreMore research needed on Medicare Advantage care quality, Mount Sinai researchers say
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More data is necessary to evaluate the quality of care Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
Read MoreVA celebrates Older Americans Month
(Source – news.va.gov) Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities. They are our family members, friends, mentors, volunteers,
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