FDA authorizes Merck’s Covid-19 pill, but stresses its use should be limited
(By Matthew Herper for STAT) The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted emergency authorization to Merck’s molnupiravir, an antiviral
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Rural Communities Left Hurting Without a Hospital, Ambulance or Doctors Nearby
(By Andy Miller for Kaiser Health News) STATENVILLE, Ga. — Georgia’s Echols County, which borders Florida, could be called a
Read MoreMedicare will begin to pay for continuous glucose monitors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have released their final rule expanding Medicare coverage for all continuous glucose monitors. This
Read MoreCVS, Walgreens impose customer limit on rapid at-home COVID-19 tests
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS is limiting the number of at-home COVID-19 tests customers can purchase to
Read MoreBehind the Medicare Part B increase
Although Social Security recipients will see the highest cost-of-living adjustment in almost 40 years; however, for Medicare beneficiaries, the raise
Read MoreHelpful advice for handling holiday stress
(Source – blogs.va.gov) Holidays can be stressful for Veterans and caregivers. VA Pittsburgh staff offer tips on how to manage
Read MoreOne-third of employees unhappy with current health plan, survey finds
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly one in three workers with health coverage provided by their employer is
Read MoreWhite House to buy, ship 500 million rapid tests for free beginning in January
(By Lev Facher for STAT) The White House will buy and distribute 500 million rapid Covid-19 tests for free beginning in
Read MoreLocal Pharmacists Fill Rx Void as Big Brands Pull Out of Rural Areas
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) Bill Mather, a pharmacist in the small Iowa city of Greenfield, wanted to
Read MoreWhat is the Medicare Direct Contracting program?
What is the Medicare Direct Contracting pilot program? First, Medicare is administered either by traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicare Advantage.
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