New – Medicare Part B Online Filing Option
(Source – ssa.gov) We are making it easier for people already enrolled in Medicare to conduct business with us! To
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Employers could see healthcare costs rise 10% next year, PwC predicts
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medical costs could grow between 4 percent and 10 percent for employers in 2021,
Read MoreBetter Hearing for Veterans, remotely
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) VHA’s Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) is bringing better hearing options to Veterans virtually. The VA Audiology and
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Researchers Go Back To Basics To Find The Best Way Forward
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Three research institutions in Seattle have joined forces to study how Alzheimer’s disease takes root in
Read MoreFDA urged to increase safety warnings on common diabetes drug
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, filed a citizen’s petition June 24 urging the
Read MoreMajority of Americans have no knowledge what a Health Savings Account is
The majority of health plan sponsors say education about health savings accounts (HSAs) is a pressing need. Only 50 percent
Read MoreDoes imaging the retina hold promise of early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
According to a recent study led by Cedars-Sinai, it found Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages affects the integrity of
Read MorePhysicians say prior authorization leads to care complications, but health plans say process rooted in clinical evidence
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Physicians say prior authorizations continue to interfere with patient care, causing treatment delays and
Read MoreGhost Bill: UVA Siphons Couple’s Tax Refund To Pay 20-Year-Old Medical Debt
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The notice from the Virginia tax department puzzled a Charlottesville couple last October.
Read MoreNew technology to increase comfort with prostheses
(Source – blogs.va.gov/VAntage) The Advanced Platform Technology Center at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is highly regarded for developing innovative
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