Lowest-rated Medicare Advantage plans in 2024: J.D. Power
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans from Centene, Humana and UnitedHealthcare are among the lowest-rated plans
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Take the time: Reduce your risk of suicide crisis
(Source – news.va.gov) Taking the time to take care of yourself before a suicide crisis is key to prevention. For
Read MoreA new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis
(By Juliana Kim for NPR) In the United States, it’s estimated that about 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s
Read MoreTraveling To Die: The Latest Form of Medical Tourism
(By Debby Waldman for KFF Health News) In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of
Read More5 drugs now in shortage
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) About two-thirds of providers recently told Premier their teams are spending more than
Read MoreBeware: Claims predators want to prey on your benefits
(Source – news.va.gov) Have you noticed advertisements from companies offering to help with the VA claims and appeals process? Do
Read MoreEmployer healthcare costs to rise 9% in 2025: 5 notes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average cost of employer-sponsored healthcare coverage is expected to jump 9% from
Read MorePoll: Most Who Use Artificial Intelligence Doubt AI Chatbots Provide Accurate Health Information
(Craig Palosky for The Kaiser Family Foundation) Amid rising interest in and use of artificial intelligence (AI) by individuals and
Read MoreAutomated pharmacy means more Veterans get prescriptions faster
(Source – news.va.gov) ast year, VA’s Southwest Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (SW CMOP), located in Tucson, Arizona, mailed more prescriptions
Read MoreWeight loss drugs could cost Medicare $6B a year: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare spending could increase between $3.1 billion and $6.1 billion annually if the
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