November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — lower your risk
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the United States. Every year, nearly
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Seniors Form COVID Pods to Ward Off Isolation This Winter
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Over the past month, Dr. Richard Besdine and his wife have been discussing
Read MoreFDA lists essential medicines, countermeasures and pharmaceutical ingredients
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA published a list of the country’s essential medicines, countermeasures and critical inputs Oct.
Read MoreNovember is American Diabetes Month — know the risks
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Diabetes affects millions of Americans and it’s a leading cause of disability and death in the United
Read MoreHospice care at home: get the support you need
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) There are many difficult decisions that come with a terminal illness, like considering whether hospice care is
Read MoreMedicare Fines Half of Hospitals for Readmitting Too Many Patients
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Nearly half the nation’s hospitals, many of which are still wrestling with the
Read MoreMedicare Part D: A First Look at Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2021
(By Juliette Cubanski and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 29, 2020) During the Medicare open enrollment period from October
Read MoreMedicare Advantage 2021 Spotlight: First Look
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman For Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 29, 2020) Over the last decade,
Read More3 reasons to review & compare Medicare plans
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare’s Open Enrollment ends December 7. Even if you’re happy with your current Medicare coverage, it’s important to
Read MoreWhy Some Memories Seem Like Movies: ‘Time Cells’ Discovered In Human Brains
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) If you fall off a bike, you’ll probably end up with a cinematic memory of
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