FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, citing clotting risk
(By Helen Branswell for ST A T) The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced it was limiting access to
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A new ‘master regulator’ could call the tune for hair cells essential to hearing
(By Elizabeth Cooney for ST A T) The act of hearing is like a ballroom dance, scientist Jaime García-Añoveros says.
Read MoreA shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home
(By Natalie Krebs for NPR) A lot has changed in Jonathan Miller’s life in the past decade, but one thing
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare limits Aduhelm for all health plans: ‘unproven and not medically necessary’
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) UnitedHealthcare plans will only pay for the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm for
Read MoreVaccinated, seniors make up growing share of COVID-19 deaths: Washington Post
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review ) As the share of deaths among older Americans and those with immunocompromising
Read MoreMedicare Surprise: Drug Plan Prices Touted During Open Enrollment Can Rise Within a Month
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up for a new
Read MoreCMS issues final 2023 Medicare Advantage, Part D prescription drug rules: 10 things to know
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS issued its final 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule that
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Organization denials of prior authorization requests raise concerns
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General released April
Read MoreHHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible and Affordable for Millions of Americans in 2023
(Source - www.cms.gov) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),
Read MoreInsurers seek permanent extension of ACA marketplace premium subsidies
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Health insurer lobby and trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans is calling
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