The future of the pandemic is looking clearer as we learn more about infection
(by Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) During the early days of the pandemic, scientists and doctors were concerned that being infected
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CMS pitches Medicare Advantage rate, Part D payment policy changes: 9 details
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is seeking input on an Advanced Notice that includes proposed changes to
Read MoreAs internet access limits telehealth’s reach, insurers are starting to cover the bill
(By Katie Palmer for STAT) Billions of dollars have been poured into telehealth during the pandemic: Insurers loosened the purse
Read MoreOver-the-counter COVID tests will soon be free for Medicare recipients
(By Alana Wise for NPR) Medicare and Medicare Advantage recipients will be eligible for free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests beginning in
Read MoreResearchers label early CAR-T therapy patient ‘cured’ after living a decade without cancer
(By Angus Chen for STAT) In 2010, Doug Olson became the second person in the world to receive CAR-T cell
Read MoreSo you’ve got COVID. Here’s what to do
(By Suzette Lohmeyer for NPR) Omicron is so ridiculously contagious that even if you follow recommended precautions, you still might
Read MorePandemic-Fueled Shortages of Home Health Workers Strand Patients Without Necessary Care
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Frail older adults are finding it harder than ever to get paid help
Read MoreMore than $5B recovered from healthcare false claims: 5 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Justice Department obtained more than $5.6 billion in fraud and false claims
Read MoreFeds’ contract with Pfizer for Paxlovid has some surprises
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) The United States is spending about $530 for each 5-day course of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill,
Read MoreAt Nursing Homes, Long Waits for Results Render Covid Tests ‘Useless’
(By Rachana Pradhan for Kaiser Health News) More nursing homes are waiting longer for covid-19 test results for residents and
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