17 things to know about Medicare Advantage star ratings
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Star ratings are the metrics CMS uses to rate the quality of Medicare
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COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won’t be free to many consumers much longer
(By Julie Appleby for NPR) Time is running out for free-to-consumer COVID-19 vaccines, at-home test kits and even some treatments.
Read MoreAre you eligible for a health savings account?
The cost of most things has increased lately, including the cost of healthcare. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Read MoreSenators probe telehealth companies for tracking and monetizing sensitive health data
(By John Wilkerson for STAT) A bipartisan group of senators fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for failing to protect
Read MoreCMS needs more data on Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, watchdog says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is lacking data on how Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits are used, according
Read MoreBirmingham VA harnesses AI tech to fight colon cancer
To reduce Veterans’ risk of colon cancer by screening and identifying precancerous polyps, Birmingham VA recently implemented the GI Genius
Read MoreStates with the largest dual-eligible populations
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Around 20 percent of Medicare enrollees are also enrolled in Medicaid benefits, according
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Plans Denied 2 Million Prior Authorization Requests in 2021, About 6% of Such Requests
(By Chris Lee for Kaiser Family Foundation published February 2, 2023) Medicare Advantage plans denied two million prior authorization requests
Read MoreResearchers zero in on 7 long COVID symptoms
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) Long COVID-19’s myriad risk factors and symptoms have been a key focus for
Read MoreThe FTC is finally ready take on health data leaks. The problem is bigger than GoodRx
(By Mohana Ravindranath for STAT) The Federal Trade Commission took aim at prescription drug coupon site GoodRx this week in
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