For many who use power wheelchairs, CMS decision just made seat elevation much less expensive
(By Kerry Dooley Young for ST A T) For years, patients and medical groups have advocated for Medicare to cover
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Medical Technology
Electrical pulses that synchronize the sleeping brain appear to boost memory
By Jon Hamilton for NPR on June 2, 2023 A little brain stimulation at night appears to help people remember
Read MoreMedicare payers vow to keep covering remote patient monitoring
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Private insurance companies that contract for Medicare will continue to pay for
Read MoreHumana adds value-based durable medical equipment contractors for Medicare Advantage members
By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Humana will contract with two durable medical equipment companies to provide medical
Read More‘Stunning’ change to United’s colonoscopy coverage roils physicians and patients
(By Angus Chen for ST A T) When gastroenterologists learned in March that UnitedHealthcare plans to barricade many colonoscopies behind
Read MoreAI May Be on Its Way to Your Doctor’s Office, But It’s Not Ready to See Patients
(By Darius Tahir for KFF Health News published MAY 12, 2023) What use could health care have for someone who
Read MorePennsylvania bans out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings, genetic testing
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation May 1 that will require all
Read MoreFive VA apps that help Veterans and their families manage stress
(Source - new.va.gov) Did you know that unmanaged stress can affect your overall well-being? Over time, unchecked stress levels can
Read More‘One step closer’ to diagnosing Parkinson’s before symptoms appear: Study
(By Bari Faye Dean for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A newly discovered test for Parkinson’s disease shows promise in diagnosing
Read MoreVA expands virtual reality for Veteran rehabilitation
(Source - news.va.gov) VA’s Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL) has established a three-year collaboration with Penumbra to test,
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