Fewer than One in Five Medicare Enrollees Received Medication to Treat Their Opioid Use Disorder
(Source – oig.hhs.gov) In 2023, about 53,000 Medicare Part D enrollees experienced an opioid-related overdose. This is the number of
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CMS drops 5 proposed payment rules for 2026: 25 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has released proposed payment rules for inpatient and long-term care hospitals, hospices
Read More5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for Adults with Chronic Conditions
(By Heather Saunders, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 10, 2025) Chronic conditions (also
Read MoreMost People in the Most Rural Counties Get Medicare Coverage from Traditional Medicare
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Nolan Sroczynski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 10, 2025)
Read MoreStates ranked by disability prevalence among Medicaid enrollees
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicaid enrollees in Maine have the highest prevalence of disabilities, while those in
Read MoreYou’re in the driver’s seat: Making VA health care work for you
(Source – news.va.gov) When it comes to your health care, you’re in the driver’s seat—choosing where, when and how to
Read MoreWhen Medicare Advantage plans exit markets, where do their members go?
(By: Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) When two Blue Cross Blue Shield plans exited Medicare Advantage markets, UnitedHealthcare picked
Read MoreTax Time Triggers Fraud Alarms for Some Obamacare Enrollees
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Because of past fraud by rogue brokers, some Affordable Care Act policyholders may
Read MoreThe cumulative effect of long-term HSA ownership
Funded health savings accounts, meaning the account has a balance greater than $0, have an average balance of $2,415. However,
Read MoreHow Does Cost Affect Access to Care?
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation published April 7, 2025) This slideshow explores trends in how costs affect access to
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