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March 06, 2023
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Q&A: More research, policies needed to ‘curb the rising costs’ of liver cancer care

Q&A: More research, policies needed to ‘curb the rising costs’ of liver cancer care

Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma carried a “significantly higher” cancer-related financial burden compared with those with cirrhosis, according to data published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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March 01, 2023
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CMS lowers CRC screening coverage age, requires new modifier for follow-up colonoscopy

CMS lowers CRC screening coverage age, requires new modifier for follow-up colonoscopy

CMS has announced expanded coverage for specific colorectal cancer screening tests by lowering the minimum age to include individuals aged 45 years and older under Medicare Part B.

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February 15, 2023
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Undocumented immigrants experience similar kidney transplant results to residents

Undocumented immigrants experience similar kidney transplant results to residents

Kidney transplant outcomes among undocumented immigrants in California are similar to that of U.S. residents, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

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February 14, 2023
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Long-term exposure to air pollutants associated with geriatric depression

Long-term exposure to air pollutants associated with geriatric depression

Long-term ambient exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of depression in older adults, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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February 14, 2023
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CMS announces new Medicare Part B drug inflation rebates

CMS announces new Medicare Part B drug inflation rebates

CMS has announced its initial guidance for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program, which it said will reduce drug costs for millions of beneficiaries.

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February 06, 2023
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Panoramic Health grows as a member of the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting program

Panoramic Health grows as a member of the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting program

Panoramic Health announced significant growth as a participant in Medicare’s Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting program within the Kidney Care Choices Model, according to a press release.

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February 01, 2023
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Top news of January: Tick bites and alpha-gal syndrome, benefits of dogs, more

Top news of January: Tick bites and alpha-gal syndrome, benefits of dogs, more

Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in January.

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January 31, 2023
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ACR urges CMS to revise policy excluding copay assistance from counting toward deductible

ACR urges CMS to revise policy excluding copay assistance from counting toward deductible

The American College of Rheumatology is urging CMS to reconsider its current policy of allowing insurers to exclude copay assistance programs from counting toward a patient’s deductible, according to a press release.

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January 30, 2023
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Surgical treatment of spinal stenosis associated with lower 2-year mortality, costs

Surgical treatment of spinal stenosis associated with lower 2-year mortality, costs

Compared with nonsurgical treatment, surgical treatment of Medicare patients with single-level lumbar stenosis was associated with lower mortality rates and costs at 2 years, according to published results.

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January 26, 2023
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Medicare beneficiaries could save about $500 per year with out-of-pocket insulin cap

Medicare beneficiaries could save about $500 per year with out-of-pocket insulin cap

Medicare Part B and Part D beneficiaries with diabetes who use insulin would have saved an average of $500 in 2020 if out-of-pocket insulin prices were capped at $35 that year, according to a report from HHS.

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