Taking it to the U.S. Supreme Court
On Friday, The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal by Novartis AG on a 2015 federal appeals court
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Medicare Advantage: Is it Right for You?
At age 65, you can enroll in “original” Medicare Part A and Part B or a Medicare Advantage plan, sometimes
Read MoreVeterans Exposed to Contaminated Drinking Water
In March, after years of waiting, veterans who had been exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Camp Lejeune
Read MoreMarijuana’s Health Effects? Top Scientists Weigh In
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) So far, more than half of all U.S. states have legalized marijuana for medical use,
Read MorePennsylvania Rural Health Model targets hospital finances, quality: 8 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS and Pennsylvania are joining forces on a new model designed to improve
Read MoreA myth that won’t die: Why patients blame the weather for their aching joints
(By Eric Boodman for STAT) In 1982, at a nursing station in the frozen Canadian town of Davis Inlet, a
Read More4 new details about the Medicare ACO Track 1+ Model
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released additional information Tuesday about its Track 1+ ACO model, which was
Read MoreMassachusetts out-of-network ED physicians charge 798% of Medicare rates: 6 findings
(By Brooke Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Here are six findings on healthcare cost trends in Massachusetts, according to the
Read MoreProtect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
By knowing some simple but effective tips, you can protect yourself against Medicare scams. Read article here… Notice: The link
Read MoreFinancial Assistance for Dialysis Patients
U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant in Sherman, Texas stopped a new federal rule that was to take effect on Friday,
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