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The Medicare Advantage shopping season brings with it some confusion and some political implications

Many older Americans buying health insurance this fall will face reduced benefits and changes in coverage. Assuming their plan is still available in 2025. More than a million people will likely need to find new insurance coverage as major insurers…

Limits of reimbursement for anti-nausea tablets for cancer patients and doctors

Cancer patients can prevent vomiting attacks after treatment with relatively inexpensive anti-nausea tablets, but for some, the cost coverage reaches its limits. Doctors say limiting the number of pills patients receive can interfere with treatment. Pharmacy benefit managers say their…

Commonwealth Fund study shows health care for women in the US compared to other high-income countries

A new research study published by the Commonwealth Fund shows that women in the United States have significantly poorer access to health care and experience lower life expectancy, preventable deaths, poorer mental health, and lower rates of disease. “What we…

Nimiipuu Health employees honored with Indian Health Service awards

Employees in optometry, information technology, telephone services and public health at Nimiipuu Health have been recognized with the 2023 Indian Health Service Director’s Award for exceptional contributions and commitment to excellence. The award winners were determined in part through patient…