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Medicare - General Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

13 payers entering, exiting markets

(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) With the Medicare annual enrollment period quickly approaching, payers nationwide are greatly

Eileen Cook October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 Annual Enrollment, medicare, Medicare Advantage

Medical Technology

In gold-standard trial, invitation to colonoscopy reduced cancer incidence but not death

(By Angus Chen for ST A T) For decades, gastroenterologists put colonoscopies on a pedestal. If everyone would get the

Eileen Cook October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 Colonoscopy

Medical Technology Veterans Benefits

Enabling functional success for Veterans with amputations

(Source - news.va.gov) Overton Brooks VA treats more than 300 patients with major limb loss. Kinesiotherapist Russell Barmer’s passion is

Eileen Cook October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 Kinesiotherapy, Veterans

CMS Medicare Advantage

How the biggest payers’ Medicare Advantage plans fared in CMS star ratings

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Humana and UnitedHealthcare scored the highest median ratings of the nation’s six

Eileen Cook October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 medicare advantage plans, Star Ratings

Affordable Care Act (ACA)Employer Healthcare

Picking a good health insurance plan can be confusing. Here’s what to keep in mind

(By Andee Tagle for NPR) HMO, PPO, FSA – OMG! Open enrollment season is upon us, and it’s time to

Eileen Cook October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 Health Insurance, Open Enrollment

Veterans Benefits

What you need know about VA benefits in the aftermath of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian

(Source - news.va.gov) Recent hurricanes have caused incredible destruction, leaving millions to grapple with the devastating impact and loss of

Eileen Cook September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 VA Benefits, VA Resources, Veterans

CMS Health Care Finance Medicare Advantage Part D/Prescription Drugs

Medicare Advantage premiums to decrease

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Medicare Advantage premiums will decrease for 2023, CMS said Sept. 29, continuing

Eileen Cook September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicare Premiums

Alzheimer’s/Dementia FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs

FDA approves ALS drug from Amylyx, giving patients a much-needed treatment option

(By Damian Garde for ST A T) The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medicine for ALS from Amylyx

Eileen Cook September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease, FDA, New Drug, Treatment Option

FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs

Pharma-Funded FDA Gets Drugs Out Faster, But Some Work Only ‘Marginally’ and Most Are Pricey

(By Arthur Allen for Kaiser Health News) Dr. Steven-Huy Han, a UCLA liver specialist, has prescribed Ocaliva to a handful

Eileen Cook September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 FDA, FDA’s accelerated approval, Pharmaceutical

Legislative Update Veterans Benefits

How the PACT Act is Already Helping Veterans

(Source - news.va.gov) The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA provide health care and benefits

Eileen Cook September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 The PACT Act, Veterans