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Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?

One of the biggest expenses Medicare beneficiaries are likely to face will be long-term care.

Fortune

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can treat depression. Developing research suggests it could also help autism, ADHD and OCD

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before. A new therapeutic option, especially for depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, is slowly helping to address some of these considerable unmet needs in our community.

The Conversation

Does Medicare cover stair lifts? What older adults need to know to age in place

A stair lift can cost thousands of dollars and is not covered by traditional Medicare.

Fortune

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Scientists reveal how living alone can put people with cognitive decline at risk

One in every four senior Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment lives alone, making them vulnerable to risky driving, wandering outside the home, mixing up medications, and skipping appointments. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

3 Medical Stocks Dominating the Industry

Thanks to the non-cyclical nature and the increasing demand for healthcare services, the healthcare industry should continue to brave most market challenges. Hence, it could be an opportune time to explore dominating medical stocks: Elevance Health (ELV), Centene Corp. (CNC), and Molina Healthcare (MOH), which might garner substantial returns for…

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Does Medicare Part D still have a donut hole? What you need to know

The donut hole is closed, but that doesn't mean there's not a coverage gap.

Fortune

Are Medicare premiums tax deductible? Yes—but only in certain circumstances

An expert helps cut through the confusion.

Fortune

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How to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan

Taking the time to figure out which plan is right is vitally important for the 53 million Medicare beneficiaries with prescription drug coverage.

Fortune

Hospitals Say Increased Medicare Reimbursement Is Not Enough: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Medicare will bump up hospital reimbursements by 3.1% in 2024, but the industry says it's not enough as it comes off its worst financial year of the pandemic.

Kiplinger

Mucarsel-Powell enters race to challenge Scott in Florida - Roll Call

Former one-term Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is running to be the Democratic challenger to Republican Sen. Rick Scott in Florida.

Roll Call

'Far from ideal': travel to Western Sydney to see bulk-billing GP

Healthcare access increasingly determined by 'fees you can afford to pay'.

Newcastle Herald

People who live alone are at danger of cognitive decline: Study

Washington DC [US], August 20 (ANI): One in every four older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment lives alone, placing them at risk of dangerous driving, wandering outside the home, mixing up medications, and missing medical appointments.

The Times of India

Big Pharma’s playbook for expensive meds

Here are just a few of the many examples of drug pricing practices that have driven consumers to demand change

Salon

Benefits of Doing Roth IRA Conversions Early in Retirement

Retirees could cut their lifetime tax burden as well as minimize taxes’ impact on the long-term wealth of their heirs.

Kiplinger

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People who live alone at risk of cognitive decline: Study

One in every four older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment lives alone, putting them at risk of risky driving, wandering outside the home, mixing up medications, and failing to attend medical appointments. Read further on Dynamite News:

Kiplinger

Kroger Adds to Its Medicare Advantage Plan Offerings

Savings on groceries and prescription drugs possible under Kroger and Select Health’s co-branded Medicare Advantage plans.

Roll Call

At the Races: Inflation confrontation - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

WEKU

Schumer says Inflation Reduction Act provides contrast with Republicans in 2024

The Senate majority leader concedes it will take time for law's full impact to be felt, but says its effect is "cumulative" and Democratic candidates would be persistent in touting the law.

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Voluntary assisted dying costs are creating ‘substantial barriers’ for patients, Queensland doctors say

Group proposes Medicare reforms and a standard billing structure with $860 out-of-pocket cost to improve access

The Conversation

Private health insurance is set for a shake-up. But asking people to pay more for policies they don't want isn't the answer

Private health insurance is under review, with proposals to overhaul everything from rebates to tax penalty rules.

Salon

New dementia drug raises hopes and fears

These dementia treatments are opening uncharted territory. Here's some of what people should know

The Independent UK

Yes, inflation is down. No, the Inflation Reduction Act doesn't deserve the credit

Even President Joe Biden has some regrets about the name of the Inflation Reduction Act

Fortune

Does Medicare cover hospice services? Yes—and here’s exactly what it pays for

End-of-life care is covered in full for the most part.

Fortune

America turned to hospital-at-home programs during the pandemic–but their stunning success calls for a permanent fix

A waiver extension that provides for reimbursement of home hospital care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expires on Dec. 31, 2024.

The Independent UK

Insurers won't cover new Alzheimer's treatment for some customers

Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients

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