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(By John Wilkerson for ST A T) A bipartisan group of senators fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for failing

CMS needs more data on Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, watchdog says

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS is lacking data on how Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits are used,

To reduce Veterans’ risk of colon cancer by screening and identifying precancerous polyps, Birmingham VA recently implemented the GI Genius

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Around 20 percent of Medicare enrollees are also enrolled in Medicaid benefits,

(By Chris Lee for Kaiser Family Foundation published February 2, 2023) Medicare Advantage plans denied two million prior authorization requests

(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Long COVID-19’s myriad risk factors and symptoms have been a key focus

(By Mohana Ravindranath for ST A T) The Federal Trade Commission took aim at prescription drug coupon site GoodRx this

(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Another pharmaceutical company plans to restrict 340B drug discounts to community pharmacies,

(Source - news.va.gov) Fifteen minutes of exercise a day can help prevent heart disease. This can be as simple as

(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS released 2023 enrollment figures for government-sponsored health plans Jan. 31. Continue