Prevent Medicare fraud — become an informed Medicare consumer
(Source- www.medicare.gov/blog) Each day, you make important choices about your finances, health, privacy, and more. It’s National Consumer Protection Week
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The short-term, middle-term, and long-term future of the coronavirus
(By Andrew Joseph and Helen Branswell for STAT) When experts envision the future of the coronavirus, many predict that it
Read MoreAmerican Indian adults face increased stroke risk compared to other racial, ethnic groups, study finds
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) A study of nearly 17 million people found that American Indian adults have a
Read MoreReopening of Long-Term Care Facilities Is ‘an Absolute Necessity for Our Well-Being’
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) For nearly a year, nursing homes and assisted living centers have been mostly closed
Read MoreUAB cancer center gets funding to support patients’ lodging needs
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham received an
Read MoreRural Americans in Pharmacy Deserts Hurting for Covid Vaccines
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) As the Biden administration accelerates a plan to use pharmacies to distribute covid-19 vaccines,
Read MorePayments and Use for Selected New, High-Cost Drugs
(Source – www.gao.gov) Hospital outpatient departments perform a wide range of procedures, including diagnostic and surgical procedures, which may use drugs
Read MoreHow to file an appeal if your Medicare Advantage Plan doesn’t cover an item or service
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you know it covers a lot of items and services,
Read More5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off
(By Kristen Kendrick for NPR) As the medical community unearths troubling consequences for people who put off routine or emergency
Read MoreCommunity care specialists help Veteran amputee thrive
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage) Marine Veteran Richard Alcaraz (pictured above) has a new outlook on life. After receiving care through VA’s
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