Innovative SCOUTS program brings care to Veterans’ homes in New Mexico
(Source – news.va.gov) In New Mexico, one third of the population lives in a rural area. Older New Mexican Veterans
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These scientists found Alzheimer’s in their genes. Here’s what they did next
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) People who inherit two copies of a gene variant called APOE4 have a 60% chance
Read MoreMedicare Advantage plans keep senior care costs down in California: UCLA study
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Californians enrolled in Medicare Advantage are facing slower growth in healthcare costs compared
Read MoreEnsuring a smooth relocation and continuity of care with telehealth
(Source – news.va.gov) Relocating across the country can be challenging. Adapting to a new home and community while transitioning to
Read MoreA Message from the Medicare Report’s Editorial Staff:
It’s a great pleasure to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day! Give yourself the
Read MoreBilling for Remote Patient Monitoring in Medicare
In 2024, Medicare paid $536 million for remote patient monitoring, a 31 percent increase from 2023. Remote patient monitoring (RPM)
Read MoreSurge events aim to get unsheltered Veterans off the streets
(Source – news.va.gov) A new national initiative to address homelessness among Veterans is building on work already taking place at
Read MoreCMS launches ‘chili cook-off’ AI competition to tackle Medicare fraud
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has rolled out the “Crushing Fraud Chili Cook‑Off Competition,” a market-based research challenge
Read MoreMedicare reimbursement is not keeping up with inflation
Medicare reimbursement is not keeping up with inflation, according to a new study. The report noted that doctors are paid
Read MoreUsing technology to help Veterans manage diabetes
(Source – news.va.gov) Lakshmi Singh, a clinical pharmacist practitioner at the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS), is dedicated to
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