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According to new data, Medicare managed care programs now seem to be keeping sicker individuals with more complex medical requirements after decades of criticism for favoring the healthiest people. The study, which was published in the…

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement payments will be provided by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) to households that have lost items due to extreme weather.  The government has provided…

The North Carolina Senate is poised to make a final decision on Monday regarding last-minute amendments to abortion restrictions set to be implemented on Saturday. This vote occurs amid an ongoing federal court battle over the…

Nearly 300 members of Congress have joined forces to urge federal regulators to take action in reducing burdensome requirements associated with Medicare Advantage (MA).  These requirements have been identified as potential barriers that…

When the sweltering summer nights leave you desperate for relief, the humble electric fan may seem like a savior. However, a sleep expert is urging caution to those rushing out to buy a fan in hopes of a cool slumber, as it comes with…

At least 20 states, including Missouri, Florida, and Texas, only provide a small portion of transgender adolescents with gender-affirming medical care.  These three states are also among those that forbid Medicaid, the…

According to Fidelity Investments' 22nd annual Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, a 65-year-old retiring this year may plan to spend an average of $157,500 on healthcare and medical expenses during the course of retirement. Health care…

Everybody wants to keep Medicare's finances stable. However, it is difficult to get consensus on how to proceed, particularly given the imbalance of power in Washington.  In response to Medicare's new authority under the Inflation…