CVS, long-term care facilities to team up, distribute COVID-19 vaccine
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health said Oct. 16 that it will partner with long-term care facilities
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CMS Survey Data Illustrates Impact of COVID-19 on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Daily Life and Experiences
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data showing that 21% of Medicare beneficiaries report
Read MoreAt least 70 percent of patients with Alzheimer’s show signs of apathy
A VA pilot study found that a brain stimulation therapy provided to patients with Alzheimer’s disease improved their state of
Read MoreFSA or HSA which one is right for you?
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are both options if you are eligible but do you know which one
Read MoreA few easy ways to keep your expenses under Medicare to a minimum
Many seniors find that their living expenses generally go down in retirement; however, health is not one of them. Medicare
Read MoreMedicaid Enrollment & Spending Growth: FY 2020 & 2021
(By Robin Rudowitz, Elizabeth Hinton, Madeline Guth, and Lina Stolyar for Kaiser Family Foundation) The coronavirus pandemic has generated both a
Read MoreSpecial Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill
In 2019, CMS allowed expanded benefits for Medicare Advantage plans, but so far few providers offer them. Medicare annual open
Read MoreCMS adds 11 new telehealth services to Medicare coverage
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on Oct. 14 added 11 new services to the list of telehealth
Read MoreOncologists alarmed by missed diagnoses, screenings linked to COVID-19
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Physicians say they are distressed about the short- and long-term health effects stemming
Read MoreShop & compare 2021 plans with the Medicare Plan Finder
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts today! Now’s the time to review your Medicare health and drug coverage and
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