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UPMC launches in-home drug disposal program for Medicare Advantage members

(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan will distribute in-home medication disposal bags

(Source – oig.hhs.gov) In 2010, OIG reported the first national incidence rate of patient harm events in hospitals-27 percent of

(Source – blogs.va.gov) Bladder cancer is the 4th most diagnosed cancer in VA. Approximately 3,200 Veterans are diagnosed with bladder cancer

(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Even as top U.S. health officials say it’s time America learns to live

(Source – blogs.va.gov) Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the U.S. Many don’t realize that they are at high

(By Georgina Gonzalez for Becker’s Hospital Review) While patients are excited about the potential of healthcare artificial intelligence in theory,

(By Cailey Gleeson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare facilities across New York are seeing shortages of chemicals used in imaging

(Source – blogs.va.gov) Each day, caregivers look after and take care of our nation’s Veterans who need support. The Caregiver

(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prescription drug spending per member, before and after manufacturer rebates, grew faster for

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is providing equitable relief to individuals who could not submit premium Part A