Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News) A new federal watchdog audit is ratcheting up pressure on government officials to
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Month: November 2024
FDA adds warning to Ozempic, Mounjaro and other GLP-1 labels
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has updated the labels for all GLP-1 receptor agonists, including popular
Read MoreVA’s homelessness budget: Where the dollars go
(Source – news.va.gov) Each year, the federal government devotes billions of dollars to the noble goal of ending Veteran homelessness.
Read MoreSouth Dakota passes Medicaid work requirement measure
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) South Dakota voters have approved a ballot measure that allows state officials to
Read MoreAdventHealth, Walmart partner: 4 things to know
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has partnered with Walmart to open a hybrid primary
Read MoreIntimate partner violence and suicide linked
(Source – news.va.gov) Intimate partner violence (IPV) and suicide are critical public health issues impacting countless lives each year. While
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans received $1B for veteran enrollees using no benefits: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans were paid more than $1 billion for veterans who did
Read MoreMedicaid Coverage of and Spending on GLP-1s
(By Elizabeth Williams, Robin Rudowitz, and Clea Bell for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 04, 2024) GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
Read MoreWomen Veterans: Lower your risk for diabetes
(Source – news.va.gov) VA understands that life after service is much different than while wearing the uniform. After leaving service,
Read MoreWhy hospitals still can’t get the supplies they need
(By Stefanie Asin for Becker’s Hospital Review) During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare supply chain issues were complex and plentiful, creating
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