How the US is preparing for flu season: 6 things to know
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Federal health officials and drugmakers are taking several steps to boost flu vaccinations this
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CMS Proposes Updates to Coverage Policy for Artificial Hearts and Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed updates to coverage policies for artificial hearts and
Read MorePeople with high-deductible health plans aren’t using health savings account option as intended
According to a new study, one-third of the people who could benefit from a special type of savings account to
Read MoreDepression among older adults is common, but not normal
It is estimated that as many as 6.5 million Americans 65 and older suffer from depression according to the National
Read MoreVast majority of Part D plan formularies are designed to encourage the use of generic drugs
An estimated $98 billion in Medicare Part D prescription drug spending in 2019, plan sponsors can affect overall retail drug
Read MoreNursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths on the rise after decline
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) After a decline in COVID-19 cases, U.S. nursing homes are now reporting a
Read MorePneumonia prevention with a vaccine
(Source – www.medicare,gov/blog) Did you know that about 1 million Americans go to the hospital with pneumonia every year? Pneumonia
Read MoreTrump Administration Announces Initiative to Transform Rural Health
(Source – www.cms.gov/newroom) The Trump Administration today announced it is further transforming the nation’s rural health care system by unleashing
Read MorePrivate insurers pay over 37 percent more than Medicare
According to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NIBER), it found private health care insurers pay
Read MoreMedicare Part D coverage varies based on the medication tiers
Medicare Part D is available through private insurance providers and can be used for prescription drug coverage. The different plans
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