Michigan sues drugmakers, Walgreens under Drug Dealer Liability Act
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The state of Michigan filed a lawsuit Dec. 17 against Walgreens, as well
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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Portion Of Obamacare
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) A federal appeals court panel in New Orleans dealt another blow to the
Read MoreParenting Your Aging Parents When They Don’t Want Help
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) David Solie’s 89-year-old mother, Carol, was unyielding. “No, I will not move,” she
Read MoreHospitals avoid $4B payment cut — for now
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House on Dec. 17 approved a year-end spending deal that delays $4 billion in
Read MoreIn a first step, Trump administration unveils two proposals to permit drug importation
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released two highly anticipated policy documents Wednesday that, if finalized,
Read MoreScientists Reach Out To Minority Communities To Diversify Alzheimer’s Studies
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Black and Hispanic Americans are especially vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Yet they’re often underrepresented in
Read MoreYou have some options if you can’t pay for your medication.
Around 7.5 million seniors in the United States cannot cover the costs of a drug their doctor prescribed according a
Read MoreIs it worth the effort to lower your Medicare IRMAA premiums
Majority of people do not know that their Medicare premiums are based on their income. The formula Medicare uses is
Read MoreCMS overpaid hospitals $94M in EHR incentive payments, OIG says
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) An audit from the HHS’ Office of Inspector General found CMS incorrectly paid acute care
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association seeks to help health systems to improve health outcomes for people living with dementia
Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in the United States with total payments for caring for Americans age 65 and
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