CMS clamps down on celebrity Medicare Advantage sales pitches
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS has toughened its oversight on celebrity Medicare Advantage sales pitches following
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FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna Covid boosters targeted against Omicron strains
(By Matthew Herper for ST A T) The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized new Covid booster shots from
Read MoreTiny shelters one solution to Veteran homelessness
(Source - news.va.gov) Sometimes, it’s the “tiny” things that make the biggest differences in our lives. On this month’s episode
Read More3 patient groups sue US over drug copay assistance rule
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Three patient advocacy groups are suing the U.S. government to challenge the
Read MoreA third Covid autumn is upon us. Here’s a look at where we stand
(By J. Emory Parker and Andrew Joseph for ST A T) As the country heads for its third autumn and
Read MoreThe U.S. diet is deadly. Here are 7 ideas to get Americans eating healthier
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) The data are stark: the typical American diet is shortening the lives of many Americans.
Read More1st US monkeypox death confirmed as cases top 18K: 5 latest updates
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The U.S. confirmed its first monkeypox death Aug. 30 as the virus
Read MoreMedicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.6 Billion in 2021 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care
(Source - www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that the Medicare Shared Savings Program, through
Read MoreFDA expected to authorize new omicron-specific COVID boosters this week
(By Rob Stein for NPR) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week is expected to authorize the first updated
Read MoreU.S. life expectancy drops sharply, the second consecutive decline
(By Kate Sheridan for ST A T) Americans born in 2021 can expect to live for just 76.1 years —
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