US to send 25M masks to community health centers, food banks in March
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The federal government will send more than 25 million masks to community health centers
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Have a Case of a Covid Variant? No One Is Going to Tell You
(By Christina Jewett and JoNel Aleccia and Rachana Pradhan for Kaiser Health News) Covid-19 infections from variant strains are quickly
Read MoreHeart disease is the number one killer of women
February is Heart Month. Every year the nation turns a spotlight on the devasting toll of heart disease. This spotlight
Read MoreWhere to get “one-stop shop” assistance after a natural disaster
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) Did you know there is a “one stop shop” for Veterans seeking assistance after an emergency or
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans are increasing the adoption of new supplemental benefits
One of the core values of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program is the acceleration of supplemental benefits. These non-medical have
Read MoreHappy 55th birthday Medicare
On July 30, 1965, Medicare was signed into law and began offering coverage in 1966. During the first year, 19
Read MoreDrug shortages are an increasing risk, health system pharmacists say
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Trade restrictions, pandemics and climate change will likely increase the potential for drug
Read MoreTestosterone therapy may have some benefits but it won’t help your arteries
A recent study showed men ages 50 to 70 with larger-than-normal waist size and a low-to-moderate level of testosterone could
Read MoreYale economists: These 1% steps can reform healthcare
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A series of 1 percent solutions could collectively lower healthcare costs by hundreds
Read MoreMedicare Part B enrollment: There’s still time to sign up!
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Most people get Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) when they turn 65. If you didn’t sign up
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