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.
Poll: Most Americans face hassles with their insurance plans
Jun 16, 2023
Among those surveyed were those covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
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.
Biden names former North Carolina health secretary to be new CDC director
Jun 16, 2023
Mandy Cohen, MD, comes with credentials that should help her lead the beleaguered agency, criticized for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
National health expenditures set to increase through 2031
Jun 16, 2023
An increase of 5.4% is projected per year, and expenditures are set to account for about 20% of GDP in 2031.
Feds urge states to slow down on dropping people from Medicaid
Jun 13, 2023
States now are reevaluating Medicaid eligibility after having been prohibited from dropping people during the early years of the pandemic.
13 million adults delaying or skipping meds due to costs
Dec 22, 2021
More than 3% of Medicare beneficiaries spent more than 10% of their family income on prescription drugs.
Racial and ethnic disparities seen in use of hospice
Dec 18, 2023
Older age was associated with lower odds of short length of stay in those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.