Medicare Advantage star ratings decline: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Average Medicare Advantage star ratings declined for the third year in a row,
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Month: October 2024
Manufacturers and feds work to stabilize supply of IV fluids for hospitals
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) Hurricane season continues to strain the national supply of intravenous fluids to hospitals and dialysis
Read MoreFair helps Veterans access healthy food
(Source – news.va.gov) The Greater Los Angeles VA held its inaugural Food Security Resource Fair Sept. 10, aiming to connect
Read MoreWeight loss drug coverage could cost Medicare $35B by 2034, CBO says: 4 notes
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Authorizing Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost the federal government an
Read MoreOlder Men’s Connections Often Wither When They’re on Their Own
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) At age 66, South Carolina physician Paul Rousseau decided to retire after tending
Read MoreDisaster assistance and resources for Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) We are currently experiencing an unprecedented hurricane season, impacting millions of Americans. As we face this and
Read MoreHarris pitches Medicare home care coverage: 3 notes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed expanding Medicare coverage for home healthcare, NPR
Read MoreEmployers Haven’t a Clue How Their Drug Benefits Are Managed
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) Most employers have little idea what the pharmacy benefit managers they hire do
Read MoreHouston social workers’ three-day effort to house homeless Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) A dedicated team of VA social workers, local police officers and community outreach staff hit the streets
Read MoreCMS’ proposed ACA rules: 10 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing new regulations on the ACA marketplace in 2026, which include
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