Nearly half the nation’s hospitals, many of which are still wrestling with the financial fallout of the unexpected coronavirus, will get lower payments for all Medicare patients because of their history of readmitting patients, federal records show.
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Medicare Fines Hospitals for Readmitting Too Many Patients
Posted on 03 November 2020.
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Mail-Order Prescriptions Delayed? Here’s What to Do
Posted on 02 November 2020.
Receiving mail-order prescriptions on time is critical during the ongoing pandemic, as older adults and people with chronic conditions are avoiding leaving their homes.
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Positive Outlook Predicts Less Memory Decline
Posted on 01 November 2020.
We may wish some memories could last a lifetime, but many physical and emotional factors can negatively impact our ability to retain information throughout life.
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Debit Card Won’t Do Much For Your Drug Costs
Posted on 31 October 2020.
If they’ve been listening to President Donald Trump, seniors may be expecting a $200 debit card in the mail any day now to help them pay for prescription drugs.
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Despite COVID Concerns, Teams Venture Into Nursing Homes To Get Out the Vote
Posted on 30 October 2020.
Each time Beverly Tucker visited a nursing home or long-term care facility this fall, she brought along a rolling tote bag packed with supplies from the Durham County Board of Elections.
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How Losing The ACA Could Cost You
Posted on 29 October 2020.
If the Supreme Court throws out the Affordable Care Act (ACA), your finances and your future could pay the price.
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