Dementia rates fell 30% over 16 years — working and education may deserve credit
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Researchers from RAND Corporation, a nonprofit think tank, found dementia rates dropped by
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Medicare Plan Finder Likely Won’t Note New $35 Cap on Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) A big cut in prescription drug prices for some Medicare beneficiaries kicks in
Read MoreVeterans complete mental health recovery program
(Source – news.va.gov) The Robley Rex VA’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center for Veterans living with severe mental illness recently
Read MoreHHS to maintain COVID-19 public health emergency past January
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. will extend the COVID-19 public health emergency past January 11, 2023,
Read MoreCalifornia Stockpiles Penalties From Uninsured Residents Instead of Lowering Care Costs
(By Angela Hart for Kaiser Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly three years after California started fining residents who don’t
Read MoreICYMI: Veterans Day observances, events and discounts
In Case You Missed It: If you haven’t seen this week’s “Veterans Resources” newsletters, then here’s the news you need.
Read MoreManaging Medicare costs
According to financial experts, healthcare costs for a healthy 65-year-old couple will grow to $673,587 over their life expectancy due
Read MoreThe Average Medicare Beneficiary Has a Choice of 43 Medicare Advantage Plans and 24 Part D Stand-Alone Plans for Coverage in 2023
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Nov 10, 2022) For 2023, the typical beneficiary has a choice of 43 Medicare
Read MoreBright Health exiting Florida Medicare Advantage market
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Bright Health is ending its Medicare Advantage plans in Florida, leaving California as
Read MoreVA psychiatrist includes music in her therapy
(Source – news.va.gov) Physician and musician Dr. Mary Rorro blends music into her psychiatric practice with Veterans at the New
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