Views on Consolidating the Health Care Services
Consolidation of hospitals has become a topic of focus in a number of quarters, nationally and locally. Related to that
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Update on Medicare Costs for 2023
Well, we’re at that point of the year where Medicare’s 2023 costs are coming into focus. As a refresher, Salem
Read moreLimitations on Retiree Health Benefits Becoming the Norm
The 2022 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey, a study focusing on over 2,000 interviews with non-federal public and private firms,
Read moreMedicare Advantage Premiums Becoming Less of a Concern?
Although increases in monthly premiums for Medicare Advantage plans are becoming more of the norm, it doesn’t seem to bother
Read moreLecanemab approval being pursued for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Japan-based pharmaceutical company Eisai Co., Ltd. recently anno0unced plans to seek full approval for its Alzheimer’s treatment drug lecanemab, a
Read moreMemory Care Emerging Quickly in Popularity
Remember when the most popular component of Medicare Advantage plans was the addition of a gym membership? It seems lately
Read moreAnnual Enrollment Period: Some Things to Think About
Choosing the right Medicare plan is something that requires a bit of thought, as well as careful analysis of one’s
Read moreThe Cost of Medicare Advantage Plans Under Scrutiny
In an article titled “Medicare Advantage have overpaid by more than $100B since 2010,” Kaiser Health News analyst Fred Schulte provides
Read moreIt’s That Time of the Year…Choosing the Right Approach to Medicare
It’s the time of the year when we’re all bombarded with ads, alerts, and non-stop commentary about the Medicare enrollment choices,
Read morePrice-shifting Strategies Could Affect Patients’ Out-of-pocket Costs
In a post on www.reuters.com, Reuters reporter Lisa Rapaport examines proposals on the table to reduce drug spending primarily through shifting
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