America’s ERs struggle with timely care for stroke patients
(By Bree Iskandar for ST A T) In the world of stroke care, time is everything. At stroke onset, a
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Author: Eileen Cook
Judge blocks $15B Aetna Medicare Advantage contract for NYC retirees
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A New York State Supreme Court judge has permanently blocked the implementation
Read MoreLong-term exposure to particulates from wildfire smoke linked to dementia risk, new study finds
(By Abdullahi Tsanni for ST A T) Smoke permeates everything and impacts everyone. The visible stew of carbon and particulates
Read MoreCall it ‘stealth mental health’ — some care for elders helps more without the label
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) The pandemic drew a lot of attention to young people’s mental health. But older people
Read MoreMaui fire assistance information for Veterans
(Source - va.news.gov) This information on assistance has been sent to 52,000 Veterans who live in Hawaii: Hawaii Wildfires: Veteran
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
(By Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug
Read MoreHalf of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say they don’t understand their plan
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Half of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say they don’t fully understand their plan,
Read MoreVHA-Uber Health Connect expands Veterans’ access to transportation
(Source - news.va.gov) Transportation remains one of the greatest barriers to increasing Veterans’ access to health care. Veterans may face
Read MoreMedicare Advantage in 2023: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Cost Sharing, Supplemental Benefits, Prior Authorization, and Star Ratings
(By Nancy Ochieng, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s Drug Raises Hopes — Along With Questions
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) The FDA has approved Leqembi, the first disease-modifying treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s and
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