Bill would ban payers from selling Medicare Advantage plans under Medicare name
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two U.S. representatives have introduced a bill that would rename Medicare Advantage plans,
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Will Covid Spike Again This Fall? 6 Tips to Help You Stay Safe
(By Céline Gounder for Kaiser Health News) Last year, the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the covid-19
Read More17 most common long COVID-19 symptoms: Kaiser Permanente
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Researchers at Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente identified 17 conditions most frequently associated with long
Read MoreSuicide prevention messages shown at concert
(Source – news.va.gov) A special concert highlighting suicide prevention messages is being viewed by Veterans throughout VA medical centers on
Read MoreHere’s how large payers’ Medicare Advantage ratings compare to last year
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Aetna, Centene, Cigna and Elevance Health saw their median Medicare Advantage star ratings
Read More13 payers entering, exiting markets
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) With the Medicare annual enrollment period quickly approaching, payers nationwide are greatly expanding
Read MoreIn gold-standard trial, invitation to colonoscopy reduced cancer incidence but not death
(By Angus Chen for STAT) For decades, gastroenterologists put colonoscopies on a pedestal. If everyone would get the screening just
Read MoreEnabling functional success for Veterans with amputations
(Source – news.va.gov) Overton Brooks VA treats more than 300 patients with major limb loss. Kinesiotherapist Russell Barmer’s passion is
Read MoreHow the biggest payers’ Medicare Advantage plans fared in CMS star ratings
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana and UnitedHealthcare scored the highest median ratings of the nation’s six largest
Read MorePicking a good health insurance plan can be confusing. Here’s what to keep in mind
(By Andee Tagle for NPR) HMO, PPO, FSA – OMG! Open enrollment season is upon us, and it’s time to
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