California Aims to Address the ‘Urgent’ Needs of Older Residents. But Will Its Plan Work?
(By Samantha Young for Kaiser Health News) Even as the pandemic derailed some of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s biggest health care
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Genetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
(Source – www.nih.gov/news-events) In a study led by National Institutes of Health researchers, scientists found that five genes may play
Read MoreModest increase in drug costs can lead to increase in mortality
Cost-sharing can affect patient choices and, ultimately, patient health according to a new study by the National Board of Economic
Read MoreMedicare enrollment is important so don’t make mistakes that could cost you
Signing up for Medicare is very important and you don’t want to make any mistakes that could cost you for
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine: Don’t Miss 2nd Dose Because Of Scheduling Glitches
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) COVID-19 vaccines are akin to liquid gold these days. As more people become eligible, the
Read MoreThe two possible reasons your Medicare drug plan will not cover a drug on their formulary list
You did your diligence and checked your Medicare Part D plan’s formulary list and the drug is on it, so
Read MoreHow much Medicare claims dropped at start of pandemic
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Most U.S. health systems saw a reduction in elective procedures in the spring of
Read MoreAs the pandemic ushered in isolation and financial hardship, overdose deaths reached new heights
(By Usha Lee McFarling for STAT) Among the unrelenting death statistics flowing from the CDC last month, one grim non-Covid-19
Read MoreThe ACA Marketplace Is Open Again for Insurance Sign-Ups. Here’s What You Need to Know.
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) For people who’ve been without health insurance during the pandemic, relief is in
Read MoreFamily Caregivers, Routinely Left Off Vaccine Lists, Worry What Would Happen ‘If I Get Sick’
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Robin Davidson entered the lobby of Houston Methodist Hospital, where her 89-year-old father,
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