On Sunday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which includes comprehensive reforms to Medicare drug pricing policy. The House is expected to take up the legislation on Friday. The Senate approved the IRA on a 51-50 party-line vote, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking […]
When getting ‘papped’ at the airport, you cannot look like a mess: Karan Kundrra
Karan Kundrra may come across as a chilled-out person, but underneath his congenial exterior is a tough guy who hates “bullsh*t” and “dishonesty”. “I hate people who make excuses,” he says. We have seen his outbursts on shows like MTV Roadies, where he has been a mentor, and Bigg Boss, […]
5 key fitness fashion trends to know about this autumn
That back-to-school feeling is in the air, as summer begins to fade and the ‘second New Year’ (as productivity gurus and life coaches like to call it) starts in September. Whether you’ve just returned from a long, relaxing holiday or you’ve eased up on exercise throughout the warmer months (and […]
Google adds Medicaid, Medicare enrollment info to Search
Google announced several health equity-focused updates to its products Monday, including an addition to Search that provides information about public insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid. In a blog post, the tech giant said users will see eligibility requirements and how to enroll when they search for Medicare or Medicaid […]
HUAWEI Watch Fit 2 Review: When style meets fitness
HUAWEI’s wearable portfolio has become bigger (and better) recently. If you’re looking for a premium smartwatch, the company offers the excellent Watch GT3 Pro (don’t miss our review!) On the other end of the spectrum, HUAWEI offers the Band 7 for those simply looking for an entry-level wearable with decent […]
Educational Views of Mahatma Gandhi
Children know Mahatma Gandhi to be the Father of our Nation because of his involvement and struggles for attaining freedom of our country. Fondly called Bapuji, his life, sacrifices, struggles and social messages will be an inspiration for children. His role in revolutionising the educational sphere is also laudable. In […]
The kidney dialysis system has problems, so Medicare is jumping in
Chronic kidney disease, already a problem affecting millions of Americans, is only expected to become more prevalent as the country ages. For those with end-stage disease, a transplant is the ideal treatment, but dialysis is their reality. Hundreds of thousands of Americans flock to clinics three times a week to […]
Here are insurance health plan shopping tips for cost-conscious buyers
Todd Ray is senior vice president, provider network management and Medicare products at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. When shopping for goods and services, cost is most often the determining factor. For those preparing to shop for health care coverage, that’s never been more true. We’ve all felt the impact of […]
While inflation takes a toll on seniors, billions of dollars in benefits go unused
Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused. A few examples: Nearly 14 million adults age 60 or older qualify for aid from the federal Supplemental […]
Hospitals call Medicare pay proposal ‘woefully inadequate’
The’ proposed Medicare payment update for inpatient services is nowhere close to covering hospitals’ rising costs, industry groups warn the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in comment letters. Hospitals are calling on CMS to make further upward adjustments to the fiscal 2023 inpatient prospective payment system rule to compensate […]