The Effect of Delaying the Selection of Small Molecule Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 16, 2025) President Trump has just signed
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Month: April 2025
10 Things to Know About Rural Hospitals
(By Scott Hulver, Zachary Levinson, Jamie Godwin, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 16, 2025) The
Read MoreYou’re probably taking over-the-counter painkillers incorrectly
(By Andee Tagle for NPR) When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen
Read MoreEmpowering caregivers through connection and peer support
(Source – news.va.gov) Caregiving can be a deeply rewarding journey, but it also can be overwhelming and isolating. That’s why
Read MoreFDA OKs 1st trial to test gene-edited pig livers for treating liver failure
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has cleared the first clinical trial to test genetically engineered pig
Read MoreStem cells to treat Parkinson’s? 2 small studies hint at success
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease may soon benefit from a powerful treatment option: stem-cell transplants.
Read MoreOne Veteran’s unbreakable bond
(Source – news.va.gov) After waking up in a Las Vegas community hospital with both legs amputated, Army Veteran Michael Hobbs
Read MoreAround 1 in 4 small businesses are dropping insurance coverage: 5 notes
(By: Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Around one-quarter of small businesses that purchased health insurance in 2022 discontinued coverage
Read MoreTrump signs executive action to lower drug prices
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) President Trump signed an executive action Tuesday intended to lower prescription drug prices for Americans.
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans spent $38B on supplemental benefits in 2024: 5 notes
(By: Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans spent $38 billion on non-Medicare benefits in 2024, according to a
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