Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal
(By Andrea Hsu for NPR) Caring for the elderly in America is costly — too costly for many people to
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Month: January 2026
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
(Authors: Grace Sparks, Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jan 29,
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Shutdown looms: What’s at stake for healthcare
(By: Madeline Ashley, Erica Cerutti, and Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. could be headed toward a partial
Read MoreStaying home, staying healthy
(Source – news.va.gov) With home-based care Like many older Veterans, Oran Parrish has worked diligently to remain in his own
Read MoreCMS pitches stricter oversight of organ procurement groups: 6 takeaways
(By: Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS proposed new steps to strengthen federal oversight of organ procurement organizations Jan.
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Insurers Face New Curbs on Overcharges in Trump Plan That Reins in Payments
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News) Medicare Advantage health plans are blasting a government proposal this week that would
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Helping you understand the Medicare’s ins and outs
Medicare is made up of different parts, each serving distinct healthcare needs. There are four main parts of Medicare: Part
Read MoreSimple ways Veterans can protect against suicide risk right now
(Source – news.va.gov) Suicide prevention doesn’t require big changes. These simple steps can help. It may feel like protecting yourself
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CMS names 15 medications for 2028 price negotiation cycle
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will negotiate the prices for Trulicity, Biktarvy and 13 other high-cost medications
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It’s important to know what to expect out of your MA plan in 2026
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs from January 1 to March 31 each year, allowing current Medicare
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