Understanding Medicare’s common coverage rules
Medicare can be confusing with all its coverage rules. To avoid possible denial of services, treatments, or procedures, you should
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Be proactive with your preventive care
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Summer means warmer weather, trips to the pool, and fun in the sun. Make sure you stay
Read MoreHealthcare out-of-pocket spending rises to $491B
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) A report from medical research company Kalorama Information shows total out-of-pocket healthcare spending
Read MoreRestoring a Sense of Belonging: The Unsung Importance of Casual Relationships for Older Adults
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) In May, Vincent Keenan traveled from Chicago to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a wedding
Read MoreThe Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act
The Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act aims to eliminate the cost-sharing requirement for Medicare beneficiaries to get chronic care
Read MoreA New Alzheimer’s Drug Comes With Lots Of Questions About How To Use It
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Nearly two months after the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm received conditional approval from the Food and Drug
Read MoreAmid Covid Booster Debate, West Virginia to Check Immunity of Vaccinated Nursing Home Residents
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) West Virginia raced ahead of the country last winter to get people in
Read MoreDiabetes Drug’s New Weight Loss Formula Fuels Cost-Benefit Debate
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) The long list of side effects that follow ads for the newer expensive
Read MoreCOVID Symptoms May Linger In Some Vaccinated People Who Get Infected, Study Finds
(By Rob Stein for NPR) There’s more potentially worrisome news for vaccinated people: In very rare cases, people experiencing breakthrough
Read MoreMedicare and Dental Coverage: A Closer Look
(By Meredith Freed, Nancy Ochieng, Nolan Sroczynski, Anthony Damico, and Krutika Amin for Kaiser Family Foundation published July 28, 2021)
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