Did an Alzheimer’s drug give Sue and Ken Bell more time? Maybe
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) In 2020, Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S. to
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What Does the Federal Government Spend on Health Care?
(By Juliette Cubanski, Alice Burns, and Cynthia Cox for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 24, 2025) Congressional Republicans and
Read MoreHumana looks to deepen meaning of ‘value-based care’
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Few buzzwords are as popular in healthcare as “value-based care.” But understanding of
Read MoreYou have to March 31st to change your Medicare Advantage plan
Are you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan you’re not sure is right for you? You can make changes to
Read MoreSoftware designed to provide diabetic patient education
(Source – news.va.gov) As part of the VHA Innovators Network (iNET) Greenhouse Opportunity, Gulf Coast VA hosted an external innovator
Read MoreThe twofold challenge of an older population — and how systems are adapting
(By Kelly Gooch and Kristin Kuchno for Becker’s Hospital Review) In less than a decade, older Americans are projected to
Read MoreMedicare Part D Spending for 10 Selected Diabetes Drugs Totaled $35.8 Billion in 2023, an Increase of 364 Percent From 2019
(Source oig.hhs.gov) There has been a substantial increase in the use of certain diabetes drugs in recent years. Certain diabetes
Read MoreKey Facts About Hospitals
(Authors: Zachary Levinson, Scott Hulver, Jamie Godwin, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation published February 19, 2025) Hospitals
Read More2 charged in alleged $162M ACA enrollment fraud scheme
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) The president of an insurance brokerage firm and the CEO of a marketing
Read MoreWhat is Medicaid Home Care (HCBS)?
(By Maiss Mohamed, Alice Burns, and Molly O’Malley Watts for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 18, 2025) Many older
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