Depression 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
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Vast 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
Read MoreSpecialty drug price caps drastically reduce out-of-pocket costs without increasing health plan spending
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) States that implemented out-of-pocket price caps for expensive specialty drugs saw patient spending
Read MorePrimary Care Doctors Look at Payment Overhaul After Pandemic Disruption
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) For Dr. Gabe Charbonneau, a primary care doctor in Stevensville, Montana, the coronavirus
Read MoreFive health insurance tips to consider when changing jobs
There are always reasons to change jobs; however, during a pandemic, it can be a scary time to change jobs
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