The Gazette22h
University of Iowa Health Care tackles growing demand for emergency care
The number of Eastern Iowans needing or wanting emergency care has soared over the last two decades – as has the severity of ...
WAMC4d
With a key date looming, telehealth visits are at risk for Medicare patients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare expanded its telehealth coverage. But that coverage will expire at the end of this ...
Crooks and Liars5d
ABC Anchor Tries 'Jedi Mind Trick' Against Medicare For All
"The D.C. media insists nothing can ever happen," said one progressive journalist. "It's the press corps' Jedi mind trick." ...
JD Supra6d
OIG Approves Municipality’s Plan to Bill Insurance and Waive Co-Pays for Treatment-in-Place Emergency Medical Services
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a favorable advisory opinion, OIG Advisory ...
Medical News Today18d
Does Medicare cover Repatha, and what does it cost?
To find out if a Medicare plan covers Repatha, a person can check their plan’s formulary, which is a list of covered medications. Original Medicare consists of Part A (hospital insurance ...
The Australian19d
White House proposes big expansion of Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs
The changes couldn’t happen before President Biden leaves office, the Health department spokesman said. The prohibition on Medicare coverage of the drugs began to crack open earlier this year ...
Yahoo19d
Health providers dropping Medicare Advantage could affect coverage for 60,000 Minnesotans
The warning comes after numerous Minnesota health care providers said they’ll no longer accept Medicare Advantage plans from Humana in 2025. National news: 1 million+ patients lose coverage as ...
WTOP News19d
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Some people may already get coverage of the drugs through Medicare or Medicaid, if they have diabetes or are at risk for stroke or heart disease. Becerra estimated that an additional 3.5 million ...
ABC1220d
7.4 million Americans could gain coverage for anti-obesity drugs
Some 3.4 million Medicare ... view expanding coverage of anti-obesity drugs as favorably. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom President-elect Donald Trump has picked to lead the Department of Health ...
Healthline20d
How to Know If Medicare Covers Deviated Septum Surgery
another doctor is present or if you need emergency care. While surgery to correct a deviated septum may be considered plastic surgery, if it’s medically necessary, Medicare will cover much of ...
Becker's Hospital Review20d
Biden administration proposes Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs: 10 things to know
The White House is pitching broader coverage of weight loss drugs for millions of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid. The proposal would expand coverage for weight loss drugs to an estimated 3.4 ...
Medical News Today21d
Does Medicare cover FreeStyle Libre?
This article discusses FreeStyle Libre and diabetes. It also looks at Medicare coverage, additional costs, and where to find Medicare-approved suppliers. Medicare considers designated blood ...