Hospitals worry the plans are going to skirt federal regulations in reviewing hospital admissions
The American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals have voiced their concerns to the Centers for Medicare and
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Bipartisan anger over Medicare Advantage denials on the rise
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Concerns about Medicare Advantage denials are on the rise in Washington, Politico reported
Read MoreManufacturers need to be more open about a dangerous Alzheimer’s drug side effect
(By Madhav Thambisetty for STAT) Since the FDA’s approval of lecanemab (marketed as Leqembi) and Medicare’s recent decision to cover
Read MoreMobile medical unit to meet Veterans where they live
(Source – news.va.gov) Bay Pines VA became the latest recipient of a new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) after delivery of
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans are not for everyone
There are many advantages to selecting a Medicare Advantage plan over traditional Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans have a limit on
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving From the AMAC Foundation!
“If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” – W. Clement Stone Thanksgiving is the time of
Read MoreCelebrating National Family Caregiver Month
(Source – news.va.gov) November is a significant month for VA as we unite to celebrate National Family Caregiver Month. This
Read MoreMedicare solvency would be extended 17 years under Medicare Advantage utilization rates: Study
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Hospital Insurance Trust Fund would be solvent until 2048 if traditional Medicare
Read MoreWhy Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
(By Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia for KFF Health News) For 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid
Read MoreJesse Brown VA to deploy medical mobile unit
(Source – news.va.gov) In October, Jesse Brown VA received a medical mobile unit to support at-risk and homeless Veterans with
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