A New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training for Family Caregivers
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Even with extensive caregiving experience, Patti LaFleur was unprepared for the crisis that
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Month: August 2023
A Snapshot of Sources of Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries
(By Gabrielle Clerveau, Nancy Ochieng, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 14, 2023) Medicare
Read MoreVirtual support group helps Veterans with head and neck cancer
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans with head and neck cancers experience difficult health challenges. These include acute pain, dietary restrictions, voice
Read MoreAnother House bill takes aim at prior authorizations
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Maryland Rep. Mark Green has introduced a bill targeting prior authorization requirements in
Read MoreMedicare beneficiaries deserve access to genetic counselors
(By Deepti Babu for STAT) Precision medicine driven by genetic health care is knocking on the door. It offers hope
Read MoreThe 10 drugs that CMS might wrangle into negotiations
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS plans to soon release its list of 10 drugs that are up
Read MoreVA grant funding helping prevent Veteran suicides
(Source – news.va.gov) Last year, through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), VA
Read MoreAmerica’s ERs struggle with timely care for stroke patients
(By Bree Iskandar for STAT) In the world of stroke care, time is everything. At stroke onset, a clot or
Read MoreJudge blocks $15B Aetna Medicare Advantage contract for NYC retirees
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A New York State Supreme Court judge has permanently blocked the implementation of
Read MoreLong-term exposure to particulates from wildfire smoke linked to dementia risk, new study finds
(By Abdullahi Tsanni for STAT) Smoke permeates everything and impacts everyone. The visible stew of carbon and particulates typically from
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