Pfizer to apply for emergency approval of vaccine today; COVID-19 cases up 26% in 1 week — 5 updates
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. reported 8,461 COVID-19 deaths for the week ending Nov. 18, the highest
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2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage) VA’s latest data from 2018 shows adjusted suicide rates fell among Veterans with recent VA health care. That
Read MoreMedicare premiums and other costs will increase in 2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the 2021 Medicare premiums and other costs will increase. The
Read More99% of long-term care facilities have signed up for free COVID-19 vaccines from CVS, Walgreens
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS Secretary Alex Azar said Nov. 18 that the department is seeing “tremendous uptake”
Read MoreMedicare overpaid hospitals for defunct heart devices, inspector general says
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare has been overpaying hospitals for recalled or faulty heart devices, according to
Read MoreA COPD screening is more important now than ever
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause breathing problems, like emphysema, chronic
Read MoreDrug shortages are public health crisis, AMA says
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Medical Association has adopted a policy declaring drug shortages an urgent
Read MoreSurprise Federal Drug Rule Directs Insurers to Reveal What They Pay for Prescription Drugs
(By Harris Meyer for Kaiser Health News) Health insurance companies will have to give their customers estimated out-of-pocket costs for
Read MoreWhat you’ll pay for insulin with Senior Savings
Medicare recipients in participating plans under the Part D Senior Savings Model, will pay no more than $35 copay for
Read MoreBe prepared to pay more for Medicare-related costs in 2021
While you sit down to do your budget for 2021, remember to include your Medicare costs. There are some costs
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