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Report: Medicare Advantage Enrollment Sees Continued Growth, but at a Slower Rate
Report: Medicare Advantage Enrollment Sees Continued Growth, but at a Slower Rate Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans increased by 5.5% this year, or by 1.5 million beneficiaries, according to The Chartis Group. But in 2020, 2021 and 2022, enrollment rose by 1.9 million, 2.2 million and 2.3 million, respectively. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews…
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LGBTQ+ Health Advocates Sound Alarm Over CDC Data On American Youth
LGBTQ+ Health Advocates Sound Alarm Over CDC Data On American Youth In 2021, 69% of LGBQ+ teens reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year, compared to 35% of heterosexual teens, according to a recent CDC report. This stat is likely understated because the report did not include information about those…
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All Generations Find Telehealth Beneficial, New CVS Health Data Shows
All Generations Find Telehealth Beneficial, New CVS Health Data Shows A new CVS Health survey found that 76% of adults agree that telehealth is more convenient than other healthcare options. Additionally, 75% agree that it is more flexible, 75% believe that it is easier to schedule appointments and 77% said that it is quicker to…
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Q&A: As Congressional Heat Builds on PBMs, What Is the Message From the Industry Lobby?
Q&A: As Congressional Heat Builds on PBMs, What Is the Message From the Industry Lobby? The largest six pharmacy benefit managers are being scrutinized by the Federal Trade Commission, while Congress is debating the Pharmacy Benefit Transparency Act. Meanwhile, states have their own ideas for reining in what they see as excesses of the industry.…
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PBMs Come Under Fire During Senate Hearing
PBMs Come Under Fire During Senate Hearing The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing Thursday, which discussed how the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act would affect practices by pharmacy benefit managers, including clawbacks. Some questioned why PBMs are even necessary. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds The Senate Commerce Committee held a…
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Decline of Telehealth During the Pandemic and After
Decline of Telehealth During the Pandemic and After Telehealth has been an essential tool during the pandemic but recent data shows that its utilization is decreasing as we move into 2021 and beyond. This decrease could lead to increased costs and decreased efficiency for healthcare systems as well as decreased access and poorer health outcomes…
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The Adderall Shortage
The Adderall Shortage The increased demand for stimulant medications such as Adderall for ADHD is not the result of abuse or misdiagnosis but is caused by a previously unmet need for treatment of ADHD, which telepsychiatry finally satisfied. Information Courtesy By: David Brody, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds The increased demand for stimulant medications such as…
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