Older Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older
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Five Things to Know About Medicare Site-Neutral Payment Reforms
(By Zachary Levinson, Tricia Neuman, and Scott Hulver for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 14, 2024) Amid rising concerns
Read MoreSAFE-Watch: A suicide prevention safety net
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans are at particular risk of suicide with a rate that is 1.5 times higher than that
Read MorePayers, providers back lawmakers’ MA prior authorization reform efforts
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Legislation aiming to reform the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process has the backing
Read MoreFDA to healthcare supply chain: Prepare for hurricanes
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) During the current hurricane season, healthcare providers should brace for supply chain disruptions,
Read MoreCostly GLP-1 Drugs are Rarely Covered for Weight Loss by Marketplace Plans
(By Tammie Smith for The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 12, 2024) Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans rarely cover
Read MoreCMS to recalculate Medicare Advantage star ratings: Report
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will recalculate star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans after insurers challenging the
Read MoreVeterans: Your suicide crisis doesn’t have to define your future
(Source – news.va.gov) Being in the military is all about preparation. You study a mission and train for it. Your
Read MoreThe Facts About the $35 Insulin Copay Cap in Medicare
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 12, 2024) In a recent post on
Read MoreUS health spending to top $7.7 trillion by 2032: CMS
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS expects national health spending to reach $7.7 trillion by 2032, with 2023
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