How to find low-cost or free dental, vision and hearing services that Medicare doesn’t cover
Medicare covers most health care services but as new users soon find out, it typically does not cover routine dental,
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A new Medicare Advantage health plan in Cook County
The American Medical Association’s innovation arm is teaming up with doctors-turned-investors to launch a health insurance plan for underserved seniors.
Read MoreEndo agrees to pay $10 million to settle landmark opioid case brought by Ohio counties
(Ed Silverman for STAT) As a landmark trial over the opioid crisis grows closer, Endo International (ENDP) agreed to a
Read More‘Cold turkey’ not effective treatment for opioid use disorder, say 83% of Americans
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Most Americans agree that people with opioid use disorder need both medical and
Read MoreBrand-name drug prices rising at a slower pace
According to an Associated Press analysis, it found drug companies are still raising prices for brand-name prescription medicines, just not
Read MoreIs the end of Medicare’s three day rule coming soon?
The requirement that Medicare will pay for post-acute care or rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) only if a
Read MoreTrump administration’s hospital price plan raises thorny legal questions
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals and health insurance companies are likely to sue the Trump administration if
Read MoreThe Collapse Of A Hospital Empire — And Towns Left In The Wreckage
(By Barbara Feder Ostrov and Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) SWEET SPRINGS, Mo. — The money was so good
Read MoreRoche prices cancer drug at $17K a month
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Roche has priced its cancer treatment Rozlytrek at $17,050 per month, about half
Read MoreHealth savings accounts and retirement
Some couples may need $370,000 for medical expenses during retirement according to research by the Employee Benefit Research. Contributions made
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