CMS to limit non-standard ACA plans, add special enrollment periods: 5 notes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is upping its proposed number of non-standard ACA plans payers can offer
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Paving paths to reentry for homeless Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) This is a story about the intersection of homelessness and incarceration. The message is especially pertinent this
Read MoreMost drugs likely to be selected for Medicare price negotiation have low therapeutic benefit, study finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seven of the 10 drugs most likely to be selected for Medicare price negotiation
Read MoreNews for family caregivers
(source – news.va.gov) To protect Veterans and caregivers from the risk of COVID-19, VA relaxed certain requirements related to in-person
Read MoreWould you like to live beyond 100? No, some Japanese say
(By Anthony Kuhn and Vincent Ni for NPR) SEOUL – A new survey has found that most Japanese would, in
Read MoreMore physicians considering Medicare, Medicaid patient reductions
(Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Reduced Medicare and Medicaid payments are having more physicians considering reducing those patient bases,
Read MoreFive VA apps that help Veterans and their families manage stress
(Source – new.va.gov) Did you know that unmanaged stress can affect your overall well-being? Over time, unchecked stress levels can
Read MoreSupreme Court looks at whether Medicare and Medicaid were overbilled under fraud law
(By Nina Totenberg for NPR) The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case that could undermine
Read More‘One step closer’ to diagnosing Parkinson’s before symptoms appear: Study
(By Bari Faye Dean for Becker’s Hospital Review) A newly discovered test for Parkinson’s disease shows promise in diagnosing the
Read MoreMedicare for You: What You Need to Know Part 2
By Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Did you know you can save money on Medicare costs
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