Eli Lilly says an experimental drug slows Alzheimer’s worsening
(Source -The Associated Press published May 4, 2023 by NPR) WASHINGTON — Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday its experimental
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Biden Administration Issues New Warning About Medical Credit Cards
(By Noam N. Levey for KFF Health News) The Biden administration on Thursday cautioned Americans about the growing risks of
Read MorePennsylvania bans out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings, genetic testing
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation May 1 that will require all payers
Read MoreThe STRONG Veterans Act
(Source – news.va.gov) Mental health conditions are common in the United States. In 2018, VA reported more than 1.7 million
Read More26 state attorneys general urge Medicare to cover Alzheimer’s treatments
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Twenty-six state attorneys general are asking Medicare to cover monoclonal antibody treatments for
Read MoreVA Telehealth Services celebrates 20 years
(Source – news.va.gov) This May will mark 20 years since the launch of the VA Telehealth Services program office. That’s
Read MoreHalf of All Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries Are Now Enrolled in Private Medicare Advantage Plans
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation published May 01, 2023) According
Read MoreCommunity Paramedics Don’t Wait for an Emergency to Visit Rural Patients at Home
(By Arielle Zionts for Kaiser Health News) GILLETTE, Wyo. — Sandra Lane said she has been to the emergency room
Read MoreMental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage in Medicare Advantage Plans
(Meredith Freed, Nolan Sroczynski, and Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 28, 2023) Mental health and substance abuse
Read MoreMore enrollees choosing higher-premium Medicare Advantage, Part D plans
(Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average premium cost for Medicare Advantage plans sold on eHealth increased from $6
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