Humana plans to leave some Medicare Advantage markets in 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana expects to exit Medicare Advantage markets in 2025, company executives told investors.
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Month: April 2024
A New Use for Wegovy Opens the Door to Medicare Coverage for Millions of People with Obesity
(By Juliette Cubanski, Tricia Neuman, Nolan Sroczynski, and Anthony Damico for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 24, 2024) The
Read MoreHelp for Veterans facing thoughts of suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Transition can be incredibly stressful, and some Veterans find themselves facing thoughts of suicide. Life is full
Read MoreJoint Commission unveils new accreditation
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Health News) The Joint Commission has created a new telehealth accreditation program for eligible hospitals,
Read MoreA caregiver’s journey with advance care planning
(Source – news.va.gov) Seventy-five-year-old Vietnam War Army Veteran Rick Tupper started experiencing complications from heart disease, diabetes and dementia. His
Read MoreCDC probe into fake Botox grows: 5 notes
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health officials are now investigating at least 22 reports of harmful reactions linked
Read MoreBiden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes Don’t Meet Them.
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands
Read MoreVA and USDA food security initiatives
(Source – news.va.gov) VA’s Food Security Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to improve food security,
Read MoreFeds to investigate integrated Part D plans, PBMs
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS’ Office of Inspector General will investigate the impact of vertically integrated Medicare
Read MoreA cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) A drug taken by millions of people to control diabetes may do more than lower
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