VA offers rural Veterans options to connect with providers
(Source – news.va.gov) There are more than 4 million Veterans in the United States who live in rural areas. Rural
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Month: December 2023
Humana used AI tool from UnitedHealth to deny Medicare Advantage claims, lawsuit alleges
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana used an artificial intelligence tool owned by UnitedHealth Group to wrongfully deny Medicare
Read MoreBombas, Veterans United donate 100,000 socks to homeless Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) In the work to reduce and end Veteran homelessness, there are a lot of resources that are
Read MorePharmacies share customer records with police without a warrant: Congressional probe
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) A congressional probe launched after the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to overturn
Read MoreThese pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it’s a costly service
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Caring for an older person can be tough, especially if they have complex conditions and
Read MoreVA is with you when you travel or relocate
(Source – news.va.gov) If you plan on traveling or relocating this year, with some planning, VA will be with you
Read More3 Inflation Reduction Act Medicare changes taking effect in 2024
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The federal government will cap drug copays and premiums for Medicare beneficiaries and
Read MoreHouse passes site-neutral policy, transparency, PBM reform package
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — The House passed a relatively major health care package late Monday, an end-of-year
Read MoreEmployers Use of Center of Excellence Programs as a Pathway for Behavioral Health Services
(By Nirmita Panchal, Matthew Rae, and Kaye Pestaina for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 08, 2023) A growing number
Read MoreGive hope this holiday season
(Source – news.va.gov) In the past, as the holidays approached, I worried about gift buying, digging out decorations and wondering
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