Medicare is turning 60 soon
The Medicare program is turning 60 at the end of July (30th) and is still going. A recent survey of
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10 states where people spend the most, least on health insurance
(By: Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans are spending the most for health insurance in Vermont and the least
Read MoreWhat does Medicare-approved amount mean?
Do you know the difference between what your provider bills Medicare and the amount paid by Medicare? It is called
Read MoreCVS’ Omnicare hit with $949M judgement in False Claims case
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal judge has ordered CVS Health subsidiary Omnicare to pay $948.8 million
Read MoreState laws to stop surprise ambulance bills face pushback from insurers
(By Rae Ellen Bichell and Katheryn Houghton for NPR) Nicole Silva’s 4-year-old daughter was headed to a relative’s house near
Read MoreEstimated 2026 Part B premium
Most of us did not read the entire 267 pages of the 2025 Medicare Trustees report. If you did, you
Read MoreNew app helps Veterans recover from stroke
(Source – news.va.gov) Recovering from a stroke can be challenging. Someone who was independent and active may find themselves struggling
Read MoreThese 1% of patients cost hospitals $800M annually: 5 notes
(By: Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers
Read MoreAmericans underestimate the cost of long-term care
Medicare and most health insurance, including Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), don’t pay for long-term care. This type of care (also
Read MoreHow one caregiver transformed her life
(Source – news.va.gov) For more than 16 years, Vicki has been the primary caregiver for her 77-year-old husband, an Air
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