Coronavirus Stress Test: Many 5-Star Nursing Homes Have Infection-Control Lapses
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Long before the novel coronavirus made its surprise appearance, the nation’s nursing homes
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Prevent Medicare fraud — become an informed Medicare consumer
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Each day, you make important choices about your finances, health, privacy, and more. During National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW),
Read MoreCMS launches new payment model for emergency care: 5 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has selected 205 participants for its new, five-year Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Model.
Read MoreA simple blood test may soon be able to diagnose patients with two common forms of dementia
There is currently no blood test that exists to diagnose patients with two common forms of dementia – Alzheimer’s disease
Read MoreMedicare won’t cover all of your healthcare needs
While the Medicare program does provide access to a wide range of providers throughout the United States; however, it does
Read MoreDon’t wait: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment ends March 31
(Source- www.medicare.gov/blog) Did you know that if you’re unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C), you have options?
Read MoreAnalysis: One Sure Thing About COVID-19: No Telling How Many People Have It
(By Elizabeth Rosenthal for Kaiser Health News) It has been nearly three months since the first cases of a new
Read MoreNonprofit hospitals haven’t increased charity spending under Medicaid expansion, study finds
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) In states that expanded Medicaid, nonprofit hospitals didn’t substantially change their charity care
Read MoreHow a Health Savings Account can reduce your financial stress in retirement
According HealthView Services, the average healthy 65-year-old couple today is likely to spend almost $387,644 on healthcare throughout retirement. If
Read MoreDon’t stick with coverage that isn’t working for you
Are you happy with your Medicare Advantage plan you chose this past fall? If not, you still have to March
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