National TeleOncology: Ensuring Veteran access to best oncology care
(Source – news.va.gov) Dr. Vida Passero, chief medical officer of VA’s National TeleOncology (NTO), is at the forefront of ensuring
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HHS cuts 7 drugs from Medicare Part B rebates list
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS has removed seven drugs from its initial list of 27 drugs subject
Read MoreDoctor Shortages Distress Rural America, Where Few Residency Programs Exist
(By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) ELKO, Nev. — Anger, devastation, and concern for her patients washed over
Read More2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F)
(Source – www.cms.gov) On April 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that
Read MoreVeterans have access to acute suicide care, but who is eligible?
(Source – news.va.gov) Eligible Veterans and some former service members can now go to any VA or non-VA hospital for
Read MoreMore traditional Medicare enrollees are adding Medigap plans: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The share of original Medicare enrollees adding Medicare supplement plans is on the
Read MoreVeteran benefits from Home Based Primary Care
(Source – news.va.gov) Tony Davis joined the Army in 1967 as an advanced medical specialist to care for soldiers during
Read MoreAbbott glucose monitor readers could catch fire, FDA warns in recall notice
(By Lizzy Lawrence for STAT) Health care giant Abbott issued a warning impacting four million readers for glucose monitors after
Read MoreNo-Cost Preventive Services Are Now in Jeopardy. Here’s What You Need to Know
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) When a federal judge in Texas declared unconstitutional a popular part of the
Read MoreWhy Medicare advisory group is going after telehealth, at-home care
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare is paying too much for telehealth and at-home care, the executive director of
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