The popular ‘hospital-at-home’ effort is at stake in the federal spending battle
By Craig LeMoult for NPR) Shane McMahon arrived at a home in Walpole, Massachusetts carrying a bag of medical equipment.
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Month: December 2024
Key Facts about the Uninsured Population
(By Jennifer Tolbert, Sammy Cervantes, Clea Bell, and Anthony Damico for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 18, 2024) The
Read MoreVA and Veterans Yoga Project partner to enhance Veteran well-being
(Source – news.va.gov) VA offers free online and in-person yoga classes and mindfulness training to Veterans across the nation. VA
Read MoreNew York City loses Medicare Advantage appeal
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) New York City must pay for the cost of any plan it offers
Read MoreTips for managing stress and beating the blues
(Source – news.va.gov) The holiday season, often celebrated as “the most wonderful time of the year,” can also be one
Read MoreCMS extends ACA enrollment deadline
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has moved the deadline to enroll in federally facilitated marketplace coverage from
Read MoreHow a Duty To Spend Wisely on Worker Benefits Could Loosen PBMs’ Grip on Drug Prices
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) Ann Lewandowski knows all about pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, the companies that
Read MoreHRSA warns Sanofi over 340B rebate proposal
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a warning to Sanofi over
Read MoreAssisting Veterans with oral care during hospital stays to prevent pneumonia
(Source – news.va.gov) Preventing pneumonia during a Veteran’s hospital stay could be as simple as improving their oral health. Non-Ventilator
Read More5 Medicare Advantage changes coming in 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans must comply with new network adequacy and health equity standards
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