Treating patients with opioid disorders is not just about treating addiction. Here’s why
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Patients with opioid use disorder are much more likely than the general population to have
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Do You Know the Signs of Dehydration?
With the official start of summer on June 21st, it is important to know the signs of dehydration or heat
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In a letter to Cigna, the U.S. government advised that they could now market Medicare Advantage as well as its
Read MoreHow Medicare Covers Chemotherapy Costs
Medicare covers the majority of FDA-approved chemotherapeutic agents that can be provided in various settings. Read article here… Notice: The
Read MoreCommon Myths About Medicare
There are several common misconceptions about the Medicare – the nation’s largest health-insurance program – by Americans particularly those who
Read MoreAdvocacy group calls on HHS to reduce improper Medicare payments
(By Alla Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) In a letter to HHS Secretary Tom Price sent Thursday, the Council for
Read MoreAHA urges CMS to penalize poor performing recovery audit contractors
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) In a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma sent Tuesday, the American Hospital Association urged
Read MoreLegislation proposed in Vermont to lower drug prices for rural hospitals
(By Alla Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) proposed legislation in Vermont to close a loophole in
Read MoreThe Future of Long-Term-Care Insurance
With the recent failure of two long-term-care insurers it’s important, whether you’re shopping for long-term-care policy or already have coverage,
Read MoreWould Price Transparency for Generic Drugs Lower Costs for Payers and Patients?
In 2016, retail pharmacies filled over 4.4 billion drug prescriptions, with 4 billion were for low-cost generic drugs, accounting for
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