RSV vaccines drove rising Medicare Advantage costs, UnitedHealth execs say
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) RSV vaccinations brought more older adults to their primary care offices in
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Older Adults
Did you hear about a Medicare Flex Card?
You may have heard the term Medicare Flex Card used in the recent Annual Open Enrollment, but what is it,
Read MoreBlood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s — if they’re accurate enough. Not all are
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A new generation of blood tests is poised to change the way doctors determine whether
Read MoreHearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Among the roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. who have hearing loss, most don’t
Read MoreOlder Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for NPR) In 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about
Read MoreAmericans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here’s how
(By Juana Summers, Avery Keatley, and Sarah Handel for NPR) Starting Jan. 1, the more than 65 million Americans who
Read MoreDuty and compassion from a Home Based Primary Care team
(Source - news.va.gov) This is just one story about the benefits of Home Based Primary Care (HBPC). In a society
Read MoreSenators concerned Medicare Advantage plans deny long-term care
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A pair of senators are asking CMS to require Medicare Advantage plans
Read MoreMedicare changes for the new year
January 1st is just around the corner, and many things will change, including Medicare. If you are a Medicare beneficiary
Read MoreDoes food as medicine help patients with diabetes? Here’s what a new clinical trial says
(By Marcella Alsan, John Cawley, and Joseph Doyle for ST A T) Food-as-medicine programs that address food insecurity and diet-related
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