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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‘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
Read MoreAlzheimer’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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreHow to switch from Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement plan
When it is time to sign up for Medicare, do you know your options? Do you know the difference between
Read MoreAdults over 65 getting fewer abdominal surgeries, study finds
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine contradicts the assumption that rates
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