Respite relief for Military and Veteran’s Caregivers program now available nationwide
(Source - www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage) The Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF), in partnership with VA, has announced the expansion of the Respite Relief
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CMS 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
Read MoreMake your next Medicare premium payment online
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) Spend less time paying your bills—pay your Medicare Part B premium online. If you get this bill
Read MoreMedicare will not cover your dental care
People over the age of 65 retain some of their natural teeth; older people are at higher risk of gum
Read MoreAverage life expectancy increases for fifth year in a row, CDC finds
(By Erica Carbajal for B ecker’s Hospital Review ) The average U.S. life expectancy rose from 78.7 years in 2018
Read MoreWarning signs of Alzheimer’s to look for
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with
Read MoreFDA OK’s new heart transplant method at Connecticut hospital
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The FDA greenlighted a new heart transplant method for use in a
Read More‘There’s no back to normal’: For people with terminal illnesses, time lost to Covid-19 can’t be made up
(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) After Aaron Hoover found out he had glioblastoma in 2019, a new imperative
Read MoreStaying on top of your Medicare
As 2020 is coming to a close, it’s important to ensure you stay on the best track for a new
Read MoreCMS issues final rule to promote value-based purchasing of drugs
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Dec. 21 to make it easier for states,
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