Bill would ensure care after rural hospital closures
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation that would shield communities from
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A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A key protein that helps assemble the brain early in life also appears to protect
Read MoreCancer care: VA’s decentralized clinical trials program
(Source -news.va.gov) A decentralized clinical trial (DCT) is a type of research study where patients can participate from their own
Read MoreUnitedHealth invests $25M in affordable housing
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealth Group will invest $25 million for housing for veterans experiencing homelessness and
Read MoreCalifornia tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors
(By Kate Wolffe for NPR) Many seniors are grateful when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. But to
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Enrollees Account for a Rising Share of Inpatient Hospital Days
(By Jamie Godwin, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Zachary Levinson, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 23, 2024)
Read MoreMy HealtheVet coordinator connects Veterans to top-tier health care
(Source – news.va.gov) For more than 10 years, Larry Wilson has been a bridge between Veterans and My HealtheVet, VA’s
Read MoreHow Medicare Advantage, traditional Medicare differ on end-of-life care
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollees were less likely to receive burdensome treatments or transfers in
Read MoreVA Health Chat is now available in all 18 VISNs
(Source – news.va.gov) VA Health Chat is now available to Veterans in all 18 VISNs. Veterans can use the app
Read MoreAbout a quarter of Gen Z adults can define deductible, copay: Survey
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Among Gen Z adults, 27% can correctly identify the term “deductible,” and 29%
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