Navigating the PACT Act claims process
Let’s face it, the VA claims process can be overwhelming at time. As a Veteran who works for VA, I
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CVS Health, Humana bracing for rising Medicare Advantage costs to continue
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Higher utilization is putting pressure on Medicare Advantage medical cost ratios and will
Read MoreOn-site Claims Clinic big success at VFW convention
(Source – news.va.gov) For the first time in the 124-year history of the VFW National Convention, VA staffed a walk-in
Read MoreCVS Health to cut up to $800M in costs, build 50 more Oak Street clinics
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health is looking to trim hundreds of millions of dollars from its
Read MoreScreening and diagnosing lung cancer early
(Source news.va.gov) Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among Veterans and one of the most common with almost 8,000 Veterans
Read MoreThe Real Costs of the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Most of Which Will Fall to Taxpayers
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) The first drug purporting to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease is likely
Read MoreGuiding an Improved Dementia Experience
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its new dementia care model. The model, Guiding an Improved Dementia
Read MoreVA residential treatment for PTSD recovery
(Source – news.va.gov) “Veterans have options when it comes to their PTSD treatment,” said Dr. Elissa McCarthy, clinical psychologist with
Read MoreCMS projects slightly lower Medicare Part D premiums in 2024
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is projecting Medicare Part D premiums to decrease by 1.8 percent in
Read MoreHow Do Dual-Eligible Individuals Get Their Medicare Coverage?
(By Maria T. Peña, Maiss Mohamed, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul
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