Medicare Open Enrollment period has already begun but will end on December 7th
Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment period has already begun but will end on December 7. During this yearly enrollment period, Medicare
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What category do you fall into when making your health care decisions?
A new study from Deloitte Health Solutions said health care consumers can be placed in four categories. The study surveyed
Read MoreSinging may provide benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease
According to new data from Iowa State University researchers, singing may provide benefits beyond improving respiratory and swallow control in
Read MoreActive Ingredient In Marijuana Reduced Alzheimer’s-Like Effects In Mice
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A substance that gives pot its kick appears to reduce the brain changes associated with
Read MoreAfter successes at the ballot box, this drug pricing advocacy group is setting its sights on results
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The advocacy group Patients for Affordable Drugs had a near-perfect night at the
Read MoreAt Death’s Door, Shedding Light On How To Live
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Nothing so alters a person as learning you have a terminal illness. Ronni
Read MoreDemocrats took the House. Here’s what it means for health and medicine
(By Lev Facher and Andrew Joseph for STAT) WASHINGTON — Democrats rode a wave of health care messaging into a
Read MoreEmployer-sponsored group Medicare Advantage plan enrollment increased
According to a new analysis by Mark Farrah Associates, employer-sponsored Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment for plan year 2019 increased by
Read MoreCMS’ Nursing Home Compare ratings may not reflect patient safety
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) The quality measures used for CMS’ Nursing Home Compare star ratings may not
Read MoreFTC: Florida company made $100M selling fake insurance
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) A federal judge has temporarily shut down Miami-based Simple Health Plans at the request of
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