Global spending on drugs expected to surpass $1 trillion in 4 years
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Global spending on prescription drugs is forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion by 2024,
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Surge in patients overwhelms telehealth services amid coronavirus pandemic
(By Erin Brodwin and Casey Ross for STAT) Telehealth services are sagging under the weight of an unprecedented surge in
Read MoreAs Coronavirus Surges, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Close down group meals for seniors. Cancel social gatherings. The directive, from the
Read MoreMedPAC’s report to Congress: 7 takeaways
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission released its March 2020 report on Medicare payment
Read MoreInsurers Cover Fewer Drugs, Leaving Some Patients Struggling To Get Needed Treatments
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) It took years for Leslie Miller to find the prescription drug that worked for her.
Read MoreWhat does Medicare Cover?
Although many older adults rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs; however, not all seniors exactly know what Medicare covers.
Read MoreWhen checking for fever, remember 98.6 is no longer the norm
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) As more people check their body temperature amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important
Read MoreBiden Falsely Blames Trump Administration For Rejecting WHO Coronavirus Test Kits (That Were Never Offered)
(By Victoria Knight and Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact for Kaiser Health News) During Sunday night’s debate, while leveling criticism at President
Read MoreShips, Planes, Trains, Scooters All Need A Virus Wipe. But What Does A ‘Deep Clean’ Mean?
(By Victoria knight and Carmen Heredia Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) The Diamond Princess cruise ship. A Georgetown church in
Read MoreThe role Medicare will play for those impacted by COVID-19
As the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), seniors are the most at-risk for severe illness. The CDC explicitly states that the
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