Almost 1 in 4 people disenrolled from Medicaid are now uninsured
Apr 12, 2024
Nearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they’re now without any health insurance, a new survey finds.
2011 to 2020 saw increase in annual prescription meds expenditures
Apr 15, 2024
Metabolic agents were the most costly category; antidiabetic agents were the mostly costly therapeutic area.
New federal rule means hospitals need written consent for pelvic, prostate exams
Apr 01, 2024
The HHS also issued a new set of guidelines clarifying a longstanding requirement that hospitals must obtain written informed consent as a condition for being reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid.
Decline seen in patients undergoing surgery for colon, rectal cancer in 2020
Apr 11, 2024
Patients undergoing surgery in 2020 versus 2019 had a more advanced clinical and pathological tumor stage.
Birth rate in United States remained unchanged from 2021 to 2022
Apr 04, 2024
The birth rate decreased for females aged 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 years and increased for women aged 25 to 29 and 35 to 44 years.
Antibiotics not helpful for cough due to lower respiratory tract infection
Apr 25, 2024
Despite patient beliefs, no effect was seen on the severity or duration of the cough.
Medicare to cover Wegovy when patients also have heart disease
Mar 22, 2024
Medicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, US officials announced Thursday.
Poll: Most Americans face hassles with their insurance plans
Jun 16, 2023
Among those surveyed were those covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Major drug companies agree to price negotiations with US government
Oct 03, 2023
Ten drugs have been chosen for price negotiations by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Risk for decline up for low-income seniors after ICU stay
Mar 08, 2022
The risks for disability and transition to probable dementia increased after an ICU stay for seniors with dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.