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Health Care Paradox: Medicare Penalizes Dozens of Hospitals It Also Gives Five Stars

(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) The federal government has penalized 764 hospitals — including more than three dozen

(By Pien Huang for NPR) In late December, as the omicron variant surged, the roster of early COVID-19 treatments was

(By Isabella Cueto for STAT) After a traumatic motorcycle collision in 2017, Michel Roccati was left completely paralyzed from the

(by Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) During the early days of the pandemic, scientists and doctors were concerned that being infected

(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is seeking input on an Advanced Notice that includes proposed changes to

(By Katie Palmer for STAT) Billions of dollars have been poured into telehealth during the pandemic: Insurers loosened the purse

(By Alana Wise for NPR) Medicare and Medicare Advantage recipients will be eligible for free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests beginning in

(By Angus Chen for STAT) In 2010, Doug Olson became the second person in the world to receive CAR-T cell

(By Suzette Lohmeyer for NPR) Omicron is so ridiculously contagious that even if you follow recommended precautions, you still might

(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Frail older adults are finding it harder than ever to get paid help