X-rays could help detect early signs of heart disease, study finds
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) People with abdominal aortic calcification have a two- to four-times higher risk of
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CMS issues final rule for Medicare coverage of breakthrough technologies: 5 things to know
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Jan. 12 that will speed up the FDA
Read moreIn Los Angeles and Beyond, Oxygen Is the Latest Covid Bottleneck
(By Rae Ellen Bichell and Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) As Los Angeles hospitals give record numbers of covid
Read moreHelping Veterans with sleep apnea
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) VA is working to help Veterans with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) sleep better at night – using
Read moreCMS proposes coverage update for blood-derived products
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing coverage changes for certain blood-derived products and treatments. The agency Dec.
Read moreThere’s now an easier way to find medical equipment & supplies
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) When you or a loved one needs medical equipment like a wheelchair, hospital bed, or walker, it
Read moreWhat is a hearing aid app?
What is a hearing aid app? Hearing aid apps offer a wide range of useful features and help people who
Read moreRegence health plans partners with Best Buy Health
In an effort to support their Medicare members’ unique health care needs, eligible Blue Cross Blue Shield Regence Medicare Advantage
Read moreHHS, Google pilot tool to help patients plan medical visits
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Google began piloting a new tool Dec. 2 developed with HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research
Read moreScientists have developed a less invasive tool for predicting Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia with approximately 5.8 million older adults in the U.S. living with
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