CDC’s slow, cautious messaging on Covid-19 seems out of step with the moment, public health experts say
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — Nearly a year ago, amid concerns about how to prevent transmission of the
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Healthy at Home
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded primary health-related services, giving insurance companies more flexibility in Medicare Advantage plan
Read MoreShould you enroll in a Part D plan?
Medicare did not cover outpatient prescription drugs until January 1, 2006, when it implemented the Medicare Part D prescription drug
Read More5 million people enrolled in Medicaid during pandemic, study finds
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicaid enrollment increased by 5 million people between March and September of 2020,
Read MoreWalmart Health to acquire telehealth provider: 6 details
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart Health has entered an agreement to acquire on-demand, multispecialty telehealth provider MeMD,
Read More95% of insurers are worried about meeting No Surprises Act requirements by deadline, study finds
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare providers and insurers must make changes to their processes and technology systems
Read MorePart D plans increasingly place generic drugs on higher formulary tiers
The audience was reminded during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on drug pricing reform, “that ways in which
Read MoreCVS Health looking to sell individual plans through the 2022 marketplace
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health is planning to sell individual insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act
Read MoreIf Your Brain Feels Foggy And You’re Tired All The Time, You’re Not Alone
(By Rhitu Chatterjee for NPR) In recent weeks, Dr. Kali Cyrus has struggled with periods of exhaustion. “I am taking
Read MoreTelemedicine Is a Tool — Not a Replacement for Your Doctor’s Touch
(By Elisabeth Rosenthal for Kaiser Health News) Earlier in the pandemic it was vital to see doctors over platforms like Zoom
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