Women Veterans: Suicide is preventable and support is available
(Source – news.va.gov) Suicide has no single cause and no one approach can end it, but prevention is possible, especially
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Month: May 2024
The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right
(By Jason Shafrin, Louis Garrison, and Melanie D. Whittington for STAT) The changing landscape of drug pricing policy in the
Read MoreVeterans: New website for ordering contact lenses
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is introducing an online service for ordering contact lenses, giving Veterans and their
Read MoreMedicare Advantage extras on the chopping block in 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage insurers are planning to pare down their plan offerings in 2025.
Read MoreStranded in the ER, Seniors Await Hospital Care and Suffer Avoidable Harm
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and
Read MoreFinal Prior Authorization Rules Look to Streamline the Process, but Issues Remain
(By Kaye Pestaina, Justin Lo, Rayna Wallace, and Michelle Long for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 02, 2024) As
Read MorePeople in rural counties more likely to die of preventable causes: CDC
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans living in rural counties are more likely to die of preventable causes
Read MoreNew Medicaid rule expected to lower wait times for home-based care, raise caregiver wages
(By Timmy Broderick for STAT) Caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities could see a bump in their wages
Read More10 Key Facts About Women with Medicare
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, Michelle Long, Nancy Ochieng, Tricia Neuman, and Alina Salganicoff for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published:
Read MorePromoting healthy aging for older adults
(Source – news.va.gov) Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders,
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