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Eileen Cook May 14, 2021 0 Comments

Tapping into resources can help you better understand your Medicare options.

Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease

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CDCPandemic
Eileen Cook May 14, 2021 0 Comments

Fully vaccinated? CDC says you no longer need a mask indoors

(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks or

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Medical TechnologyMedicare - General
Eileen Cook May 13, 2021 0 Comments

Medicare expands coverage of breast cancer test

(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Biotheranostics, a subsidiary of San Diego-based Hologic, has received expanded Medicare coverage of

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Artificial IntelligenceMedical Technology
Eileen Cook May 13, 2021 0 Comments

‘Alexa’ finds a voice in healthcare: 4 systems that have built skills for Amazon’s digital assistant

(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amazon Alexa has become a staple in many homes across the U.S., with

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Emerging Health IssuesPart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook May 13, 2021 0 Comments

Vaccines seem to work well against coronavirus variants. It’s also complicated

(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) The question about how Covid-19 vaccines stand up to coronavirus variants often gets distilled to:

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Health Care FinancePart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook May 12, 2021 0 Comments

Out-of-pocket costs for brand-name drugs increased by 15 percent

A recent JAMA study found the median out-of-pocket costs increased by 15 percent for brand-name medications. The JAMA Network Open

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Medicare - GeneralMedicare AdvantagePart D/Prescription Drugs
Eileen Cook May 12, 2021 0 Comments

Understanding IRMAA

IRMAA is an acronym for Medicare’s income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA). This is a higher premium charged by Medicare Part

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Health Care RedesignMental Health/Behavioral Health
Eileen Cook May 12, 2021 0 Comments

Walmart, CVS & more: How pharmacy chains are breaking into the mental health sector

(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Several retail pharmacy chains have recently begun offering mental health services in their

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AgingAlzheimer's/Dementia
Eileen Cook May 11, 2021 0 Comments

Alzheimer’s disease has four distinct subtypes

Scientists have found that Alzheimer’s disease has four distinct subtypes based on brain scan images. The researchers’ findings could help

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Health Care FinanceMedicare Advantage
Eileen Cook May 11, 2021 0 Comments

How to understand your Medicare Advantage costs ahead of time

It can be challenging to figure out what your Medicare Advantage plan will cost you in the long run. You

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