Regence health plans partners with Best Buy Health
In an effort to support their Medicare members’ unique health care needs, eligible Blue Cross Blue Shield Regence Medicare Advantage
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Lawmakers want to permanently expand Medicare coverage of telehealth services
According to a bipartisan and bicameral group of 49 lawmakers telehealth technology has proved to be a reliable tool for
Read MoreOIG oversight saved taxpayers $4B in 2020
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) The HHS Office of Inspector General expects to generate more than $4 billion in
Read MoreDon’t miss your flu shot
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) December 6–12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. It’s a good reminder to roll up your sleeve and
Read MorePeer support specialists help Veterans in crisis
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage) For mental health, we are familiar with psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. There is another valuable resource
Read MoreIndividuals with ADRD were associated with adverse financial events
A recent study found single Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) were more likely to make late
Read MoreMedicare Annual Election Period is different from Medigap Open Enrollment Period
Many people are confused with the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) and Medigap Open Enrollment Period. During AEP you can
Read MoreDemand for COVID Vaccines Expected to Get Heated — And Fast
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) Americans have made no secret of their skepticism of COVID-19 vaccines this year,
Read MoreTrump Rule Gives Small Companies a New Tool to Help Workers Buy Health Coverage
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Until October, Andrea LaRew was paying $950 a month for health insurance through
Read MoreUnderstand wandering and how to address it
Common among people with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders causing dementia is wandering and becoming lost. There are many reasons
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