Hospitals ask CMS to add Medicare Advantage denial rates to star ratings
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Federation of American Hospitals is asking CMS to include how often Medicare
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Who Uses Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports?
(By Priya Chidambaram, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 14, 2023) KFF estimates that
Read MoreWhat can VA health care do for you?
(Source – news.va.gov) Many Veterans are eligible for life-changing health care benefits, but they may not know how to get
Read More45% of employer group market can be disrupted, Centene CEO says
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Centene CEO Sarah London foresees major disruption opportunities ahead in the employer group
Read MoreThe New Help for Medicare Beneficiaries with High Drug Costs That Few Seem to Know About
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 12, 2023) The Inflation Reduction Act of
Read MoreVA offers rural Veterans options to connect with providers
(Source – news.va.gov) There are more than 4 million Veterans in the United States who live in rural areas. Rural
Read MoreHumana used AI tool from UnitedHealth to deny Medicare Advantage claims, lawsuit alleges
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana used an artificial intelligence tool owned by UnitedHealth Group to wrongfully deny Medicare
Read MoreBombas, Veterans United donate 100,000 socks to homeless Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) In the work to reduce and end Veteran homelessness, there are a lot of resources that are
Read MorePharmacies share customer records with police without a warrant: Congressional probe
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) A congressional probe launched after the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to overturn
Read MoreThese pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it’s a costly service
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Caring for an older person can be tough, especially if they have complex conditions and
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