Nassau County turns pink for breast cancer awareness as officials commend local nonprofit for 25 years of supporting patients on Long Island
Celebrating 25 Years of Hewlett House On Tuesday, a government building in Nassau was illuminated in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Hewlett House, a nonprofit pivotal in launching Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supporting countless breast cancer patients. Bruce Blakeman, the county executive, gathered with survivors, advocates, and community leaders at the Theodore Roosevelt […]
Scammers are profiting by taking advantage of cancer patients — we need to put a stop to this.
Natalie’s Journey and Cyber Scams Natalie, only 12 years old, is a spirited young girl. She’s smart and outgoing, and even though she recently experienced hair loss due to her B-cell leukemia treatment, she humorously remarked that it just made her more aerodynamic. Despite the hurdles she’s facing, Natalie is managing to thrive. Not long […]
Almost 20,000 patients will see changes to their coverage at the largest hospital in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Hospital Group Alters Medicare Advantage Plans Massachusetts’ largest hospital group is discontinuing its “network” primary care Medicare Advantage Plan, impacting nearly 20,000 patients. This decision came just before Medicare’s annual enrollment period, and officials noted that they had been informing affected patients gradually about their options. The organization, Mass General Brigham (MGB), reassured that […]
Patients seek advanced technology during medical appointments, new survey shows
Do you ever feel like your doctor’s stuck in the past? A recent survey revealed that about 6% of Americans feel like they’re stepping back 14 years each time they visit a doctor. This poll, involving 2,000 US adults who have seen a doctor in the last year, suggests that a more modern, digital approach […]
MGB exiting certain Medicare Advantage primary care networks, impacting 19,000 patients.
MGB’s Response to Primary Care Shortage MGB has initiated several strategies to tackle the ongoing shortage of primary care. One notable proposal involves teaming up with CVS to deliver primary care services through retail clinics located within pharmacies. Blue Cross Blue Shield’s clientele includes patients from two of MGB’s physician groups: Harbor Medical Associates and […]
What impact will TrumpRx have on patients? Who benefits and by what amount?
Could “Trumprx” Be a Solution for Lower Drug Prices? President Trump has recently announced a significant agreement with Pfizer, aimed at reducing drug prices through a new federal consumer website named Trumprx, which is set to launch next year. On average, prescription drug prices in the U.S. are around 2.78 times higher than those in […]
Ascension Wisconsin is now out of network for UnitedHealthcare patients after unsuccessful negotiations.
Ascension Wisconsin and United Healthcare couldn’t come to an agreement after several months of contract talks. Consequently, Wisconsin providers will no longer be included in the UnitedHealthCare insurance network. Ascension Wisconsin is no longer part of UnitedHealthcare’s patient network, as both sides failed to finalize a new contract. For months, they found themselves at an […]
Colorado will bring back prior approval for therapy services for Medicaid patients.
Colorado’s Medicaid Changes Impact Mental Health Care In Colorado, therapists providing services to Medicaid enrollees now need state approval if they want to conduct more than 24 sessions with individual patients in a year. This move aims to address concerns about budget overspending in the Medicaid program. Governor Jared Polis directed the Colorado Department of […]
OHSU Creates Policy to Redirect Patients With Out-of-Network Insurance
OHSU’s New Policy on Out-of-Network Insurance Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is taking steps to handle patient flow when it comes to out-of-network insurance, aiming to support its budgetary needs. This shift could influence where many individuals in Oregon receive their healthcare services. The recently introduced policy specifies the procedures OHSU administrators must follow […]
North Carolina Medicaid patients risk losing access to care due to ongoing funding deadlock.
Concerns Grow Over Medicaid Access in North Carolina RAILY, N.C. (AP) — Medicaid recipients in North Carolina are facing potential cuts to their access to essential services. This latest move comes as part of expense reduction strategies that have added to the ongoing standoff over Medicaid funding in the state. The administration of Josh Stein, […]