THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survival rates rose more in states that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare than in those that did not, and rates increased most among Black patients and those in rural areas, according to a new study. “Our findings provide further evidence of the importanceContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Coverage for eligible, necessary care is denied each year to tens of thousands of seniors with private Medicare Advantage plans, U.S. federal investigators say. In a report released Thursday, the team from the inspector general’s office of the U.S. Department of Health andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Far fewer U.S. women lost health insurance coverage after giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic than in previous years, likely due to a federal law that prevented Medicaid from dropping people, researchers say. But they noted that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. cancer survivors under age 65 with medical-related financial struggles have an increased risk of early death, a new study finds. “Our findings show the need to address financial hardship to ensure that cancer survivors do not delay or forgo necessary care becauseContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — One in five Medicare recipients use medical marijuana and two-thirds say it should be covered by Medicare, a new survey reveals. Medical marijuana is legal in 37 states, four territories and the District of Columbia, but it isn’t covered by Medicare, the federalContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Medicare announced Thursday that it will limit its coverage of the pricey new drug Aduhelm to Alzheimer’s patients enrolled in clinical trials of the drug. Approved amid controversy last year by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the latest decision was meant toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Medicare announced Monday that seniors can now walk into most drug stores and get a free over-the-counter COVID test. “For the first time in its history, Medicare is paying for an over-the-counter test,” Deputy Administrator Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the Center forContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Americans who use insulin to control their diabetes could soon save hundreds of dollars every year on the medicine, after the House passed a $35-a-month cap on insulin costs Thursday. The bill was passed by a 232-193 vote. It now has to passContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Special needs children often require out-of-network care from specialists, which means more out-of-pocket costs and extra stress for families, a new study finds. “In the U.S., the reality is that the more health care needs you have, especially from specialists, the greater chanceContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Severe COVID can inflict heavy physical damage on patients, but many recovering from their infection also take a financial hit, a new study finds. Up to 10% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are billed $2,000 or more six months after leaving the hospital,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — That daily 6 a.m. walk around the block with your dog may be tough but healthy: New research suggests the exercise and companionship is lowering your odds of developing a disability. However, the good news doesn’t extend to cat lovers, the researchers added.Continue Reading
Join AARP today and save 25% off! Only $12 for your first year with Automatic Renewal, normally $16! What is AARP and how does it work? AARP is a nonprofit organization with a membership that empowers Americans who are nearing the retirement age to choose how they want to liveContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You have almost certainly seen the pleas while scrolling through social media: Called crowdfunding, folks try to raise money to pay for their sick loved one’s mounting medical bills. But new research shows these grassroots campaigns rarely raise enough money to make aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medicare will soon provide up to eight free COVID rapid tests a month to seniors enrolled in the government health insurance program, the Biden administration announced Thursday. The new policy for the over-the-counter tests will take effect in early spring. The at-home testsContinue Reading