Pharmacies
A New Use for Wegovy Opens the Door to Medicare Coverage for Millions of People with Obesity
[ad_1] The FDA recently approved a new use for Wegovy (semaglutide), the blockbuster anti-obesity drug, to…
Articles by DaveRat
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Examining New Medicaid Resources to Expand School-Based Behavioral Health Services
[ad_1] In light of worsening mental health among youth, strategies have been implemented to improve access…
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The Vast Majority of Nursing Facilities Will Need to Hire More Staff to Comply with the Final Federal Rule When Fully Implemented, Unless They Qualify for an Exemption
[ad_1] Based on a new KFF analysis, fewer than 1 in 5 (19%) nursing facilities currently…
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With Current Staffing Levels, About 1 in 5 Nursing Facilities Would Meet Fully-Implemented Minimum Staffing Standards in the Final Rule
[ad_1] On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a highly-anticipated…
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Ten Things to Know About Consolidation in Health Care Provider Markets
[ad_1] Mergers and acquisitions involving hospitals and other health care providers are drawing attention from federal…
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Ten Things to Know About Consolidation in Health Care Provider Markets
[ad_1] National health spending totaled $4.5 trillion in 2022—17% of gross domestic product (GDP)—and is projected…
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Recent Trends in Community Health Center Patients, Services, and Financing
[ad_1] Key Takeaways Community health centers are a national network of over 1,300 safety-net primary care…
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Section 1115 Waiver Watch: Medicaid Pre-Release Services for People Who Are Incarcerated
[ad_1] In April 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance encouraging states…
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Explainer: How States Are Using Medicaid Waivers to Help Incarcerated Individuals Get Care and Transition Back into Their Communities
[ad_1] Compared to the general population, individuals who are incarcerated have higher rates of mental illness,…
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Retiree Health Benefits: Going, Going, Nearly Gone?
[ad_1] Employer- and union-sponsored retiree health benefits have served as an important source of supplemental coverage…
