Judge blocks $15B Aetna Medicare Advantage contract for NYC retirees
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A New York State Supreme Court judge has permanently blocked the implementation of
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Long-term exposure to particulates from wildfire smoke linked to dementia risk, new study finds
(By Abdullahi Tsanni for STAT) Smoke permeates everything and impacts everyone. The visible stew of carbon and particulates typically from
Read MoreCall it ‘stealth mental health’ — some care for elders helps more without the label
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) The pandemic drew a lot of attention to young people’s mental health. But older people
Read MoreMaui fire assistance information for Veterans
(Source – va.news.gov) This information on assistance has been sent to 52,000 Veterans who live in Hawaii: Hawaii Wildfires: Veteran
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
(By Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug
Read MoreHalf of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say they don’t understand their plan
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Half of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say they don’t fully understand their plan, a
Read MoreVHA-Uber Health Connect expands Veterans’ access to transportation
(Source – news.va.gov) Transportation remains one of the greatest barriers to increasing Veterans’ access to health care. Veterans may face
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2023: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings
(By Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s Drug Raises Hopes — Along With Questions
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) The FDA has approved Leqembi, the first disease-modifying treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s and
Read MoreVeterans Crisis Line is here for all Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs that can affect your well-being. As a Veteran,
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