Additional Genes Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Identified ...
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Strategy Confirmed to Help Doctors, Determine When to Treat Retinopathy of PrematurityStrategy Confirmed to Help Doctors, Determine When to Treat Retinopathy of Prematurity
Scientists have shown that through an eye exam, doctors can identify infants who are most likely to benefit from early ...
Medicare Finds Independent Panel to Present Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline Prevention Findings on Wednesday, April 28; Telebriefing for Media to FollowMedicare Finds Independent Panel to Present Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline Prevention Findings on Wednesday, April 28; Telebriefing for Media to Follow
For many older adults, cognitive health and performance remain stable, with only a gradual and slight decline in short-term memory ...
MedicareCard.com, Experimental Immune, Boosting Drug Worsens TB in MiceMedicareCard.com, Experimental Immune, Boosting Drug Worsens TB in Mice
An experimental drug that boosts production of the immune system protein interferon worsens tuberculosis (TB) in mice, according to scientists ...
Medicare Card – Traditional ‘Heel Stick’ Test Is Not an Effective Screening Tool for CMV in NewbornsMedicare Card – Traditional ‘Heel Stick’ Test Is Not an Effective Screening Tool for CMV in Newborns
A routine screening test for several metabolic and genetic disorders in newborns, the heel-stick procedure, is not effective in screening ...
National Resource Directory – GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon ProgramNational Resource Directory – GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program
National Resource Directory - GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program ...
Child Abuse Prevention MonthChild Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month ...
MedicareCard.com Counts – 2010 Census: Why Is It Important?MedicareCard.com Counts – 2010 Census: Why Is It Important?
MedicareCard.com Counts - 2010 Census: Why Is It Important? ...
Social Security Releases Open Government Plan – Medicare Card InformationSocial Security Releases Open Government Plan – Medicare Card Information
Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the agency has released its Open Government plan. The plan, available at ...
Medicare Information – What is Medicare Payment and VolumeMedicare Information – What is Medicare Payment and Volume
Patients that have similar clinical characteristics and similar costs are assigned to an MS-DRG. The MS-DRG will be associated with ...
Legislature passed a bill requiring managed care organizations to remit direct payments to out-of-network providersLegislature passed a bill requiring managed care organizations to remit direct payments to out-of-network providers
Legislature passed a bill requiring managed care organizations to remit direct payments to out-of-network providers ...
Medigap (Supplemental Insurance) PoliciesMedigap (Supplemental Insurance) Policies
A Medigap policy is health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill the “gaps” in Original Medicare Plan coverage. ...
Medicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price – Help and AssistanceMedicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price – Help and Assistance
Manufacturer reporting of Average Sales Price (ASP) data: A manufacturer's ASP must be calculated by the manufacturer every calendar quarter ...
Medicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increaseMedicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increase
Most Medicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increase as a result of a “hold harmless” provision ...
HHS Awards $17 Million in a New National Initiative to Fight Health Care-Associated InfectionsHHS Awards $17 Million in a New National Initiative to Fight Health Care-Associated Infections
October 23, 2009 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the award of $17 million to fund projects to fight costly ...
Medicare Eligibility RequirementsMedicare Eligibility Requirements
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older, some disabled people under age 65 ...
Does Medicare Pay for Flu Shots?Does Medicare Pay for Flu Shots?
People age 50 and over are at higher risk for serious complications from flu. You should get your flu shot ...