Americans have almost doubled spending on specialty drugs from pharmacies, study finds
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Between 2010 and 2017, Americans nearly doubled spending on specialty drugs purchased
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Author: Eileen Cook
High-income surcharges apply regardless of how clients receive Medicare coverage
Most retirees pay the standard Medicare Part B premium, but five percent of Medicare beneficiaries pay Income-Related Monthly Adjustment or
Read MoreMissouri drugmaker latest to recall metformin over carcinogen
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A Kansas City, Mo.-based drugmaker, Nostrum Laboratories, has become the latest company
Read MoreNew vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease shows potential
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition and the most common cause of dementia and it’s expected to increase as
Read MoreTrump Administration Finalizes Transformative Medicare Payment Changes to Support Innovation in Kidney Care and Incentivize Dialysis in the Home
(Source - www.cms.gov/newsroom) Under President Trump’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized policies that allow certain
Read MoreThe 146 telehealth services Medicare is covering during the pandemic
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS since March has expanded the number of services Medicare will cover
Read MoreMedicare Advantage health insurance plans for 2021 offer seniors more options than ever
It is estimated by 2029, little over 43 percent of Medicare enrollees will have a Medicare Advantage plan. For seniors
Read MoreWith Medicare’s Open enrollment ending Dec. 7th now is the time to review your coverage options
Medicare’s Open enrollment ends on December 7 th now is the time to review your coverage options. Why? Your health
Read More4 studies on AI’s potential to identify early-stage dementia
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Medical researchers have increasingly used artificial intelligence to analyze factors such as
Read MoreNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — lower your risk
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the United States. Every year, nearly
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