Medicare public option could put 55% of rural hospitals at high risk of closure, analysis finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A Medicare public option, meaning adding a government-sponsored health insurance option into the
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Yes, Medicare covers ambulance services, but…
How Medicare covers ambulance services confuses many seniors. Yes, Medicare does cover emergency ambulance services, and in limited cases, nonemergency
Read MoreCMS finalizes long-sought rules for Medicare CAR-T coverage
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration finalized late Wednesday long-sought rules for when Medicare will cover
Read MoreVeterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program
(By Quil Lawrence for NPR) There are times when retired Staff Sgt. Matt Lammers doesn’t look like he needs anyone’s
Read MoreIs an HSA right for you?
Does it make sense for you to invest in a health savings account? Did you know anyone who qualifies can
Read MoreWhat are your options after Medicare Supplement increase?
Beginning September 1st, a Medicare Supplement company is giving a 15 percent increase for those who have this company. This
Read MoreHealthcare marketing spend projected to reach $36B in 2019
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review) Total advertising spending by healthcare organizations around the world is expected to grow
Read MoreNovartis was aware of manipulation of data supporting gene therapy approval, FDA says
(By Adam Feuerstein for STAT) AveXis, the gene therapy subsidiary of Swiss pharma giant Novartis (NVS), was aware of “data
Read MoreHospitals can expect to spend 4.57% more on drugs in 2020
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Including inpatient and outpatient environments, hospitals and health systems can expect a 4.57
Read More2020 election brewing ‘perfect storm’ for drug-pricing reform, analyst says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) With President Donald Trump and Democrats both seeking healthcare policy wins ahead of
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