In Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isn’t Such a Bad Thing
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds,
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Will the new Alzheimer’s drug put pressure on Medicare premiums?
The FDA approved the drug Leqembi, and Medicare will cover the new expensive new drug that promises the slowing the
Read MoreHealing invisible wounds: Revolutionary PTSD services
(Source – news.va.gov) In a world where physical wounds are often visible and readily addressed, the invisible scars left by
Read MoreMedicare Advantage’s growth spurt won’t last forever: McKinsey
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollment has grown rapidly in recent years, now enrolling over half of
Read MorePayer price transparency data has been available for a year. Is it lowering costs?
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Price transparency data is available, but several changes are needed to actually bring
Read More10 Prescription Drugs Accounted for $48 Billion in Medicare Part D Spending in 2021, or More Than One-Fifth of Part D Spending That Year
(By Chris Lee for The Kaiser Family Foundation published July 12, 2023) A new KFF analysis finds that the 10
Read MoreWait, What’s a PBM?
(By Dan Weissmann for KFF Health News) You might wonder, wait, what’s a PBM exactly? And also, why am I
Read MoreMore than 80% of physicians, nurses say payers are negatively affecting ability to practice: AHA survey
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A majority of physicians and nurses say administrative policies from commercial payers are negatively
Read MoreTampa VA improves access to exoskeleton technology for Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) The Robotics and Advanced Technology Center at James A. Haley VA in Tampa is using cutting-edge technology
Read MoreACA risk adjustment payments are on the rise: CMS
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Total risk adjustment payments in individual and small group insurance plans increased in
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