Expanding comprehensive assistance for family caregivers
(Source – blogs.va.gov/VAntage) Eva Blackburn has always grabbed life by the horns. She’s used to overcoming challenges with a positive attitude
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How much will healthcare cost you in retirement?
Fidelity Investments recently released estimates on the healthcare costs throughout retirement for a 65-year-old couple retiring this year is $300,000.
Read MoreTapping 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
Read MoreFully 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
Read MoreMedicare 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
Read More‘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
Read MoreVaccines 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:
Read MoreOut-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
Read MoreUnderstanding IRMAA
IRMAA is an acronym for Medicare’s income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA). This is a higher premium charged by Medicare Part
Read MoreWalmart, 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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