New 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.
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Give 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
Read MorePatients Stuck With Bills After Insurers Don’t Pay As Promised
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) The more than $34,000 in medical bills that contributed to Darla and Andy
Read MoreOwners of telemedicine companies charged in $56M Medicare fraud scheme
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Reinaldo Wilson and Jean Wilson, the owners of telemedicine companies Advantage Choice Care
Read MorePAWS Act passes the House of Representatives
By voice vote on Wednesday, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS) was approved by the
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