Almost half of near-poor Medicare beneficiaries spend at least one-fifth of their income on health care costs
New research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health found “near poor” –whose incomes are between 100%
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Hospital at Home ‘cheat sheet’: 6 Qs on the care model, answered
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) If “Hospital at Home,” is a term you’ve been hearing more often, you’re not
Read MoreAmericans are underestimating their healthcare costs in retirement
According to a recent Fidelity survey reveals 37 percent of Americans think the average senior couple will spend $50,000 to
Read MoreResearchers have identified 13 variants of genes connected to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have reported that they sequenced whole genomes of people in more than 600 families with individuals who have been
Read MoreWhat is cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed eye surgeries with more than 2 million performed in the United
Read More18% of Americans donated to a medical crowdfunding campaign in past year
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Despite nationwide financial hardships, just under 1 in 5 Americans said they donated
Read MorePatients delay care until Medicare-eligible, study on cancer diagnoses suggests
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) A rise in the number of cancer diagnoses seen among those turning 65 indicates
Read MoreGoing electronic is easy with Medicare online resources
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a great time to think about ways to reduce your
Read MoreCMS recouping advanced Medicare payments
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS began recouping accelerated Medicare payments made to providers and suppliers to help temporarily relieve
Read MoreResistance from health experts and business owners could doom ‘vaccine passports’ even before they launch
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — When it comes to decrying the concept of “vaccine passports,” conservatives have company.
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