How rural hospitals are banding together to survive
(By Arielle Zionts for NPR) BOWMAN, N.D. — Retta Jacobi stepped onto a metal platform that lifted her to an
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Fighting a Health Insurance Denial? Here Are 7 Tips To Help
(By Lauren Sausser for KFF Health News) When Sally Nix found out that her health insurance company wouldn’t pay for
Read MoreReal-time drug pricing access rule to take effect
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS announced prescription drug reforms are set to take effect Oct. 1, designed to
Read MoreInnovative 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
Read MoreThese 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
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