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A second version of omicron is spreading. Here’s why scientists are on alert

(By Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) Just as the omicron surge starts to recede in parts of the U.S., scientists have

(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) A three-judge federal appeals court panel in Connecticut has likely ended an 11-year

One of the decisions a Medicare-eligible individual needs to make is the type of health insurance for their retirement. You

(Source – CMS.gov) As part of its commitment to improve transparency and help families and caregivers find the best quality

(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Among 3,582 people who tested positive for COVID-19 in England between Jan. 5

(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) St. Louis-based SSM Health and Dean Health Plan are warning patients of efforts

(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Biden administration quietly took nearly $7 billion from a fund meant to

Federal statute prohibits Medicare from paying for annual physical examinations. Your “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit does not resemble a

(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nineteen senators co-signed a letter to HHS and CMS urging the agencies to

(By Vanessa Romo for NPR) Nearly a week after the Biden administration announced it will deploy 400 million free N95