Pennsylvania launches website for appealing denied health insurance claims
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has launched an online independent appeal process for state
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VA Uber Health Connect program nets big results
(Source – news.va.gov) A new ridesharing program for eligible Veterans in need of transportation to medical appointments is producing big
Read More4 Medicare Advantage contracts recently terminated by CMS
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS uses star ratings to determine the quality of Medicare Advantage and Part
Read MoreBlood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s — if they’re accurate enough. Not all are
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A new generation of blood tests is poised to change the way doctors determine whether
Read MoreVA emergency departments ready for growing population of older Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) With more than half of all VA emergency department visits involving a Veteran over the age of
Read MoreMammography AI Can Cost Patients Extra. Is It Worth It?
(By Michelle Andrews for KFF Health News) As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram
Read MoreWhat 5 recent studies found about Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Recent research on Medicare Advantage has tracked competition in local markets and investigated
Read MoreVA support helps Veteran avoid homelessness
(Source – news.va.gov) Candance Thomas could have been one of those Veterans who slipped through the cracks during the transition
Read MoreWalgreens to pay Humana $360M to settle drug pricing lawsuit
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walgreens will pay Humana $360 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the pharmacy
Read MoreIron Mountain VA fights homelessness in rural community
(Source – news.va.gov) The upper peninsula of Michigan covers more than 16,000 square miles and contains only one homeless shelter
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