Have you updated your powers-of-attorney?
There are two different kinds of powers of attorney: financial and medical. A financial power of attorney document allows an
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Trump Administration Continues to Keep Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs Low for Seniors
(Source www.cms.gov/newsroom) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the average basic premium for Medicare Part D
Read moreTrump Administration Announces New Resources to Protect Nursing Home Residents Against COVID-19
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) As part of the unprecedented efforts taken by the Trump Administration, President Trump today announced several new
Read moreCancer patient deaths lower at higher CMS-rated hospitals, study finds
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) Death rates after complex cancer surgery were linked to a hospital’s star rating designated
Read moreInsurers don’t have to cover COVID-19 tests for ‘return to work’ programs
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Health insurers aren’t required to cover COVID-19 tests that are a part of workplace
Read moreSenate leaders support making certain COVID-19 telehealth policies permanent
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee this week expressed support to make
Read moreNew CMS rule promotes payer drug price negotiations based on clinical outcomes
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a proposed rule June 17 that would make it easier for Medicaid
Read moreMedicare to require prior authorization for certain outpatient department services
To ensure that Medicare beneficiaries continue to receive medically necessary care –while protecting the Medicare Trust Fund from improper payments
Read moreIf you’re unhappy with your care, let us know – File a Medicare complaint.
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) When you’re unhappy with the quality of your health care, you might first want to talk with
Read moreNearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19, Federal Data Show
(By Ina Jaffe for NPR) Newly released data from the U.S. government show that nearly 26,000 nursing home residents have died
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