Outpatient pharmacy costs outpace total spend by 52%
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) Historically viewed as cost centers, hospitals and health systems are increasingly identifying their
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More Californians Are Freezing to Death. Experts Point to More Older Homeless People.
(By Phillip Reese for KFF Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A growing number of people — many of them older
Read MoreMedicare costs are going up next year
Like most things, Medicare costs are going up next year. Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles will increase, along
Read MoreComprehensive care for chronic pain
(Source – news.va.gov) Columbia VA’s Outpatient Interdisciplinary Pain Program (OIPP) offers a holistic approach to managing chronic pain, addressing not only
Read MoreCyberattacks on healthcare rise during holidays
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cybercriminals often target healthcare organizations during the holidays, seizing the opportunity to exploit
Read MoreWhat we learned about suicide prevention this year
(Source – news.va.gov) Throughout 2024, we shared information about Veteran suicide prevention, the Veterans Crisis Line and VA resources, programs
Read More10 health systems chosen for Alzheimer’s fellowship
(By Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ten health systems across the U.S. have been selected to participate in a
Read MoreLifesaving housing programs put Veteran on the path to a permanent home
(Source – news.va.gov) Jay Walker joined the military to outrun drug dealers and a broken heart. While that may sound
Read MoreAnother system faces lawsuit over patient information allegedly shared with Facebook
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is the latest system to face a class action lawsuit
Read MoreHelping Veterans combat food insecurity
(Source – news.va.gov) VA and Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC) are partnering to improve access to medically tailored meals and
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