Make sure you’re protected from hepatitis
(Source: www.medicare.gov/blog) Did you know there are 5 different types of viral hepatitis? These viruses cause more than one million
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GOP Senators Distance Themselves From Grassley And Trump’s Efforts To Cut Drug Prices
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) The fight between policymakers intent on lowering prescription drug prices and the drugmakers
Read MoreHome-delivered meals could save money for Medicare
According to a new study that comes as lawmakers look to restrain costs by promoting patients’ well-being, Medicare could save
Read MoreSummer Setbacks: The Long Road To Lower Drug Prices Hits Some Potholes
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) When Washington returned from its winter holiday break in January, it seemed everyone
Read MoreFour common healthcare expense that Medicare doesn’t cover
Most retirees rely on Medicare to cover their healthcare expenses, but some people don’t realize that there are some expenses
Read MoreThe difference between Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage PPOs
Are Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage PPO Plans the same? No, they are two completely different types of Medicare policies.
Read MoreA ‘No-Brainer’? Calls Grow For Medicare To Cover Anti-Rejection Drugs After Kidney Transplant
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) On Wednesday, Alexis Conell will mark seven years since she received the kidney
Read MoreMedicare proposal would cover acupuncture to treat lower back pain for patients in studies
(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday proposed a plan to cover acupuncture
Read MoreImportant points about veterans and Medicare
Some veterans choose not to enroll in Medicare Part B because they’re going to use the VA healthcare system for
Read MoreCMS releases proposed home health payment rule for 2020: 7 takeaways
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its proposed Home Health Prospective Payment System rule for 2020, which
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