Use of Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Exceeded 46 Million Requests in 2022
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nolan Sroczynski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 05, 2024) Virtually all
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Older Adults
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. Are doctors ready for what’s next?
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A new generation of blood tests promises to change the way doctors diagnose and treat
Read MoreWhat 5 recent studies found about Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Recent research has examined how Medicare Advantage plans differ on end-of-life care and
Read MoreMedicare negotiations for lower drug prices near the finish line
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) One of the first things President Biden touted in his announcement that he was bowing
Read More7 payers exiting Medicare Advantage markets in 2025
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Six insurers are exiting Medicare Advantage markets in 2025, a number that is
Read MoreOlder adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Errors in diagnosis are relatively common among older people. The reasons are many: older adults
Read MoreWhat are the Consequences of Health Care Debt Among Older Adults?
(By Alex Cottrill, Tricia Neuman, Lunna Lopes, and Liz Hamel for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 26, 2024) Health
Read MoreA protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A key protein that helps assemble the brain early in life also appears to protect
Read MorePay attention during the Open Enrollment Period
Although Medicare Open Enrollment is a few months away, it is not too early to learn about changes that may
Read MoreStates Set Minimum Staffing Levels for Nursing Homes. Residents Suffer When Rules Are Ignored or Waived.
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in
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