br00t4c, to random
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STAT+: Medicare Advantage plan's quality ratings were incorrectly calculated by government, judge rules

https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/04/medicare-advantage-scan-health-star-rating-incorrect-judge-rules/?utm_campaign=rss

br00t4c, to random
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Opinion: Outdated Medicare rules prevent some dementia patients from getting the medications they need

https://www.statnews.com/2024/06/04/dementia-alzheimers-patients-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-antipsychotic-drugs/?utm_campaign=rss

br00t4c, to random
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Medicare Advantage's $64 Billion Supplemental Benefits Slush Fund

https://prospect.org/health/2024-05-30-medicare-advantage-64-billion-supplemental-benefits/

KimPerales, to random
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, if elected (thru ), promises to end real immediately.

Privatization gravy train: INSUR giants use some of that MDCR Advantage$ (ripped off our tax$ last year by an est. $140B over & above what it would’ve caused us if ppl had simply been on real MDCR) to buy legislators & some of it for expensive ads to dupe seniors into joining their programs.

Traditional MDCR: serving Americans well since 1965 -but nobody was making$ off it. https://hartmannreport.com/p/medicare-advantage-why-are-we-paying-a86

DemLabs, to random
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br00t4c, to random
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paul, to random
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I use a small mom & pop pharmacy but some things I have to get from a supplier or Kroger

I don't have a Advantage, only RX. I have 3 different insurance plans

Doctor prescribed something covered as DME that mom & pop don't do

I called Kroger to have them make sure they run it as Red White & Blue Medicare instead of RX

The lady wanted to argue. One reason why we don't use them for all is because they won't bill the right insurer & then say stuff isn't covered, causing me more work

I don't work for you

br00t4c, to random
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Opinion: Congress: Close Medicare's dangerous gaps in coverage for addiction treatment

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/13/medicare-dangerous-gaps-addiction-treatment-coverage/?utm_campaign=rss

br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to Florida
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br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to random
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Official reports show Medicare and Social Security must be defended from Trump: analysis

https://www.alternet.org/trumps-medicare/

br00t4c, to random
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br00t4c, to Law
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STAT+: 'Skinny labels' on generic medicines saved Medicare $15 billion over a recent six-year period

https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2024/04/30/medicare-generics-medicines-labels-skinny-teva-gsk-crestor-lyrica-pfizer/?utm_campaign=rss

br00t4c, to random
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We're reading about a Medicare price-negotiation ruling, pharma's slipping reputation, and more

https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2024/04/30/medicare-bristol-jnj-astrazeneca-pfizer-amgen-sandoz-teva-california-narcan/?utm_campaign=rss

Razor58, to random
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_L1vY_,
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Ray @Razor58 is still in TX for the time being. He would go anywhere in the US to find more stable shelter than a weekly motel! But ideally would like to go to .

Ray was on a waiting list for housing, but when he turned 65 he got automatically, which deducted enough from his Social Sec income to get him kicked off the wait list.

Some places have low rent, but there's no way for him to save up for the deposit they always require.

@mutualaid

br00t4c, to random
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ImmedicableME, to mecfs
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Medicare (U.S.) won’t pay for the CGRP migraine medication (Aimovig) that stopped the daily that developed with my . will pay for , but I am not enthusiastic about 31 painful infections every 12 weeks to see if it works for me, especially since it can take 2-3 rounds before it works. The brain burning sensation is the worst symptom, and I’m not convinced that Botox will address what seems to be neuroinflammation. Anyone have any success with Botox? @mecfs

br00t4c, to random
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Where Does Medicare Go From Here: Profit-Driven Chaos or Patient-Centered Community?

https://prospect.org/health/2024-04-19-where-does-medicare-go-from-here/

br00t4c, to random
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STAT+: Medicare official says breakthrough device reimbursement rule coming in early summer

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/19/medicare-breakthrough-device-reimbursement-rule/?utm_campaign=rss

br00t4c, to random
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twcau, to random
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My shoulder is being a complete arse the last three days, and no amount of rest, ice, posture or painkillers is helping.

So attempted to visit the nearest Urgent Care Clinic. That was a fail as they were full the rest of the day until close.

What’s the point of these if they’re too small, and just aren’t staffed to handle enough patients to meaningful reduce P4/5 presentations at the ?

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