Newsom Touts California’s ‘Public Option.’ Wait — What Public Option?
(By Ana B. Ibarra for Kaiser Health News) Several Democratic presidential hopefuls are pitching a federal “public option” as a
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How Medicare works with other insurance
For many seniors that are still working at 65 and have employer-sponsored health insurance, signing up for Medicare is an
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Medicare supplements
Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare is neither free, nor will it cover all your medical costs once
Read MoreNew federal surprise billing law proposed: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Lawmakers proposed another bipartisan bill to help patients avoid surprise medical bills Feb.
Read MoreGive your heart some love: prevent heart disease
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) While you’re celebrating with loved ones this Valentine’s Day, don’t forget your heart needs some love, too.
Read MoreFinding Connections And Comfort At The Local Cafe
(By Heidi de Marco for Kaiser Health News) LOS ANGELES — Doug and Connie Moore met at seminary. He was
Read MoreCMS releases proposed Medicare Advantage rule: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS published a proposed rule Feb. 5 that seeks to lower drug costs
Read MoreChina To Investigate After Whistleblower Doctor Dies From Coronavirus
(By Scott Neuman, Emily Feng and Huo Jingnan for NPR) China says it has launched an investigation into “issues” related
Read More200 essential drugs which, if not available, would threaten the quality of patient care.
The group purchasing organization Vizient has recently identified 200 essential drugs, which include 77 acute and chronic life-savings drugs, and
Read MoreFlorida dental group fights for out-of-state dentists rather than dental therapists
(By Mackenzie Garrity for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Florida Dental Association is supporting a bill that would allow out-of-state dentists
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