Traveling Abroad? Review Your Medical Coverage in Case of a Medical Emergency
Are you traveling overseas? If so, you should learn what your health insurance covers in case of a medical emergency
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CMS releases proposed home health payment rule: 9 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued its proposed home health payment rule for 2018 and 2019. Here are nine things to
Read MoreFlesh-eating bacteria: 5 things to know after a hiker’s almost-fatal infection
(By Catherine Caruso for STAT) Last month, a few minor blisters turned into a flesh-eating nightmare for hiker Wayne Atkins,
Read MoreCMS to consider alternative payment model for behavioral health services: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS may design a service delivery model for Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health
Read MorePaid Parental Leave May Be The Idea That Transcends Politics
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) Tameka Henry takes care of her disabled husband, her 87-year-old grandfather and her
Read MoreWho Knew Senate Health Bill Debate Could Be So Complicated?
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) So the Senate has voted to start debate on a bill to replace
Read MorePotential Savings of Medicaid Capitated Care
According to the report, “Potential Savings of Medicaid Capitated Care,” by the Menges Group on behalf of the Association of
Read MoreAdding ‘right to try’ to FDA user fee bill would undermine the agency’s work
(By Kelly McBride Folkers for STAT) As Congress renegotiates the FDA Reauthorization Act, a must-pass piece of legislation that lets
Read MoreJump-Starting Hard Conversations As The End Nears
(By Kellen Browning for Kaiser Health News) Frederick Bannon Jr. was by his mother’s side in intensive care as she
Read MoreOver-The-Counter Devices Hold Their Own Against Costly Hearing Aids
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Hearing aids that can cost more than $2,000 apiece are only slightly more
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