VA deploys Artificial Intelligence to increase pre-cancerous polyp detection rate for colorectal cancer
(Source – news.va.gov) Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the
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Drugs at your door: The growth of home-delivery medications
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) The latest trend of delivering vital medications and treatments to people’s homes could
Read MoreCancer patients endure an overlooked financial burden: hospital parking fees
(By Bob Herman for STAT) For many patients, one of the most antagonizing parts of a hospital visit is paying
Read MoreIs lecanemab the Alzheimer’s drug that will finally make a difference?
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A drug that offers a small benefit to Alzheimer’s patients is making a big splash
Read MoreA Family Death During the Holidays Prompts Questions and Reflection
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It wasn’t the Thanksgiving holiday any of us had expected. Two weeks before,
Read More6 things to know about the 1st year of the No Surprises Act
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The No Surprises Act, which protects consumers from out-of-network charges for emergency care
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment ends December 7th
Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year—things like cost, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in
Read MorePaxlovid Has Been Free So Far. Next Year, Sticker Shock Awaits.
(By Hannah Recht for Kaiser Health News) Nearly 6 million Americans have taken Paxlovid for free, courtesy of the federal
Read MoreHoliday survival guide for women Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. Seeing family, spending time with friends, baking
Read More9 Medicare Advantage plans audited for upcoding by OIG in the last 6 months
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The HHS’ Inspector General’s Office released audits of nine Medicare Advantage plans over
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