Reducing Medicare Advantage benchmark payments will slightly reduce benefits, study finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Reduced Medicare Advantage benchmark payments would likely have a small effect on premiums,
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PTSD Bytes: Older adults and mental health apps
(Source – news.va.gov) In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport talks about older adults (age
Read MoreThe perks of having a HSA in retirement
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to employees enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
Read MoreOvernight fasting no longer required for most VA blood testing
(Source – news.va.gov) Patients will no longer need to fast for most routine blood testing at VA medical centers and
Read MorePayers spending ‘buckets of money’ lobbying against Medicare Advantage rate changes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The insurance industry is mounting its largest lobbying fight in years against CMS’
Read MoreBeing ‘Socially Frail’ Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic
Read MoreAHA: High deductible, short-term plans are driving medical debt
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Inadequate insurance coverage is one of the main causes of medical debt, American
Read MoreVA has support for Veterans thinking of suicide
(Source – news.va.gov) Knowing some of the warning signs can help you recognize when to seek assistance for your loved
Read MoreWill cutting fraud save Medicare?
In 2022, the total amount spent on Medicare was $982 billion, and Medicaid spending was $864 billion. The federal government
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans face significant risks of fraud, OIG says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage plans should be aware of fraudsters turning their efforts to private
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