OIG: Better oversight needed for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in two states
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The HHS Office of Inspector General found states frequently pay capitation benefits for
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Women Veterans: Information for your non-VA care providers
(Source – news.va.gov) Women Veterans, if you are receiving health care in a non-VA facility, it is important to let
Read MoreFewer people with end-stage kidney disease enrolled in Medicare, study finds
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The proportion of people with end-stage kidney disease enrolled in Medicare dropped from
Read MoreDaily ‘breath training’ can work as well as medicine to reduce high blood pressure
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) It’s well known that weightlifting can strengthen our biceps and quads. Now, there’s accumulating evidence
Read MoreFDA seems poised to approve a new drug for ALS, but does it work?
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) The Food and Drug Administration is likely to approve a controversial new drug for ALS
Read MoreWith telehealth, Veterans can access care when and where they need it
(Source – news.va.gov) Last year, more than 2.3 million Veterans used telehealth to access VA care. VA is leading the
Read More7 in 10 employers expect insurance costs to rise next year: Survey
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Employers expect the costs of providing health insurance to their employees to rise,
Read MoreHow Biden’s declaring the pandemic ‘over’ complicates efforts to fight COVID
(By Becky Sullivan and Rob Stein for NPR) President Biden’s declaration that “the pandemic is over” could complicate the administration’s
Read MoreClearing Pollution Helps Clear the Fog of Aging — And May Cut the Risk of Dementia
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air
Read MoreA Review of 62 Studies Finds Few Big Differences Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage on a Variety of Measures
(By Chris Lee for Kaiser Family Foundation published September 16, 2022) With the Medicare open enrollment period set to begin
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