Combining medical and pharmacy benefits may lower costs, improve outcomes, study finds
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Group members of Highmark, a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield, with
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A Primary Care Physician for Every American, Science Panel Urges
(By Noam N Levey for Kaiser Health News) The federal government must aggressively bolster primary care and connect more Americans
Read MoreTrouble Managing Money May Be an Early Sign of Dementia
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) After Maria Turner’s minivan was totaled in an accident a dozen years ago,
Read MoreWhat Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021. Alzheimer’s disease is a
Read MoreGovernment support for long-term care has strong public backing
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research recently released their findings from a public opinion survey showing 63 percent
Read MoreDemocrats Disagree About How to Spend Potential Prescription Drug Windfall
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) One of the few surprises in President Joe Biden’s social safety-net proposal, the
Read MoreAre you new to Medicare?
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) If you’re just getting started with Medicare or are in your first year, we have the information
Read MoreMake sure you understand the various Medicare coverage options available
It makes sense when you are enrolling in Medicare to educate yourself on the program. The Medicare program is confusing
Read MoreIf you’re unhappy with your care, let us know – file a Medicare complaint
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) When you’re unhappy with the quality of your health care, you might first want to talk with
Read MoreMobile mental health apps for Veterans aim to reduce suicide risk
(Source – www.blog.va.gov) VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System staff are working to reach more Veterans using mobile mental health apps. VA’s
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