What 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
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Billionaire 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
Read MoreOscar Health rolls out improved medical cost transparency calculator
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Oscar Health is providing members with an enhanced virtual cost estimation tool in
Read MoreWhy Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Rapid At-Home Covid Tests
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) What group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of covid-19 even if fully
Read MoreMedicare doesn’t cover at-home Covid tests
Although Medicare beneficiaries are among the highest group at risk of contracting Covid, original Medicare and Medicare Advantage health plans
Read More122 organizations stand against California single-payer coverage proposal
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 120 organizations — including payers, businesses and advocacy groups — have
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