ACA enrollment hits another record high
(By: Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 24 million individuals enrolled in individual coverage through federal and state
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Month: May 2025
CMS Releases Draft Guidance for the Third Cycle of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program to Lower Drug Prices for American Patients
(Source -www.cms.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing draft guidance for public comment on the third
Read MoreInsurers pay higher commercial prices to hospitals in their Medicare Advantage network: Study
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) On average, insurers pay 4.7% higher commercial prices to hospitals that are a part
Read MoreTrump signs an order to reduce drug prices, but it’s unclear how it would work
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) President Trump is taking aim at U.S. drug prices with an executive order geared toward
Read MoreOver 50 years later, Vietnam Veteran finally feel welcomed home
(Source – news.va.gov) Vietnam Veterans Bob and Scotty Dick say they finally got the recognition they never had, thanks to
Read MoreFDA to integrate generative AI across all centers by June
(By: Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to integrate generative artificial intelligence across
Read MoreAre you a caregiver for a Veteran?
(Source – news.va.gov) As a caregiver for a Veteran, you know firsthand the challenges and sacrifices that come with managing
Read MoreHoney, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his
Read More“Most favored nation” pricing model for certain drugs
According to a recent poll, three in four adults in the United States say the cost of medications is unaffordable.
Read MoreDo you receive CHAMPVA benefits and have other health insurance? Read this.
(Source – news.va.gov) If you are a Civilian Health and Medical Program of VA (CHAMPVA) beneficiary—meaning you’re the spouse, widow(er)
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