340B reporting mandate approved by House subcommittee, legislation moves forward
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s hospital Review) Legislation proposing transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program was passed
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Senators probing largest Medicare Advantage plans over how algorithms factor in care denials
(By Bob Herman and Casey Ross for STAT) Senators warned the country’s largest Medicare Advantage insurers at a hearing on
Read MoreA Covid Test Medicare Scam May Be a Trial Run for Further Fraud
(By Susan Jaffe for KFF Health News) Medicare coverage for at-home covid-19 tests ended last week, but the scams spawned
Read More70% of people feel US healthcare system fails to meet their needs: Report
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s hospital Review) A survey of more than 2,500 U.S. adults found more than 70 percent
Read MoreVA and WWP Instagram Live talks #ToxicExposure benefits eligibility
(Source – news.va.gov) Have you been exposed to a toxic substance during your service? If so, you may be eligible
Read MoreThe healthiest states for seniors in 2023, per UnitedHealth Group
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Utah is the healthiest state in the nation for older adults in 2023,
Read MoreVolunteer drivers needed for Veteran patients
(Source – news.va.gov) VA medical centers across the country run a program that provides transportation to Veterans who are unable
Read MoreFederal court blocks Texas ruling against ACA preventive care coverage
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a Texas court’s
Read MoreStudy: Rare genetic mutation appears to have protected second person from early Alzheimer’s
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) For the second time in one extended family, researchers have identified a person who seemed
Read MoreActions of geriatric and home care teams save Veteran’s life
(Source – news.va.gov) The Robley Rex VA Geriatrics and Extended Care team received a call from a Veteran reporting that
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