Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during service now eligible for VA health care
(Source – news.va.gov) In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other
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Month: March 2024
Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver Watch: A Closer Look at Recent Approvals to Address Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN)
(By Elizabeth Hinton and Amaya Diana for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 04, 2024) In December 2022, the Centers
Read MoreThe state canceling $2B in medical debt
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Up to 1 million residents in Arizona may have their medical debt forgiven
Read MoreAmericans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
(By Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 01, 2024) For
Read MoreYour feedback helps VA provide services for homeless Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) While significant progress has been made to prevent and end Veteran homelessness, recent data released by the
Read MoreCMS ups 4 Elevance Medicare Advantage star ratings
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Four Elevance Health Medicare Advantage contracts will have higher 2024 star ratings because
Read MoreEmployer Responsibility Under the Affordable Care Act
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation published February 29, 2024) The Affordable Care Act does not require businesses to provide
Read MoreAmazon training chatbot for healthcare: Report
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amazon is training an AI chatbot to handle incoming patient messages and address
Read MoreThe ransomware groups targeting healthcare
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Russia-based ransomware gang ALPHV/Blackcat, aka BlackCat, has made headlines due to its attack
Read MoreRSV vaccines may be linked to small increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome, data suggest
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The new vaccines that protect older adults against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, may be
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