Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in the United
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New clinic helps Veterans use virtual care tools
(Source – news.va.gov) The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) understands technology is moving fast, especially for health
Read More14 insurers exiting Medicare Advantage in 2024
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Fourteen insurers are exiting Medicare Advantage markets in 2024, according to an analysis
Read MoreAmbulance rides for just $100? Government advisers want major billing fixes
(By Bob Herman and Tara Bannow for STAT) A panel of government advisers finally has endorsed ideas for Congress to
Read MoreAmazon launches One Medical for Prime
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amazon Prime members can now get healthcare for an extra $9 a month.
Read MoreTelehealth helps Veterans’ treatment for opioid use disorder
(Source – news.va.gov) Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Opioids—such as fentanyl, heroin,
Read MoreUS to Cover HIV Prevention Drugs for Older Americans to Stem Spread of the Virus
(By Michael Scaturro for KFF Health News) A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by
Read MoreJoin VA’s listening session on military environmental exposures
(Source – news.va.gov) VA will hold a virtual listening session Nov. 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ET to hear
Read MoreCMS proposes more crackdowns on Medicare Advantage marketing, broker payments
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing a set of new Medicare Advantage rules, including new standards
Read MoreWhat to know about managing Medicare Part B premiums
In October, the Social Security Administration announced the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.2 percent, with the average Social Security
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