The Biden administration used billions in hospital Covid-19 funds to pay drugmakers
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Biden administration quietly took nearly $7 billion from a fund meant to
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Is Medicare annual visit really a physical examination?
Federal statute prohibits Medicare from paying for annual physical examinations. Your “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit does not resemble a
Read More19 senators urge Medicare to cover at-home COVID-19 tests
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nineteen senators co-signed a letter to HHS and CMS urging the agencies to
Read MoreFree N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies and grocery stores. Here’s how to get yours
(By Vanessa Romo for NPR) Nearly a week after the Biden administration announced it will deploy 400 million free N95
Read MoreWhat the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
(By Bernard J. Wolfson for Kaiser Health News) Betty Chow, a Los Angeles resident, had a cervical disc replaced in
Read MoreBillionaire Mark Cuban launches online pharmacy aimed at lowering generic drug prices
(By Joe Hernandez for NPR) Billionaire investor and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has launched an online pharmacy for generic
Read MorePharmacies Are Turning Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th Covid Shot
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Patients with weakened immune systems — who are at high risk from covid-19
Read MoreSenior Emergency Center
There are more than 280 accredited geriatric emergency departments in 41 states. The purpose of a geriatric emergency room is
Read MoreMedicare’s general enrollment period
Did you miss your initial Medicare enrollment period? For those individuals who missed enrolling in Medicare when they were first
Read MoreHow does health spending in the U.S. compare to other countries?
(By Emma Wager, Jared Ortaliza, and Cynthia Cox for Kaiser Family Foundation published January 21, 2022) This chart collection compares health care
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