Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for Medicare. In this column, we …
I want to contribute to a health savings account to help increase my retirement savings, but I would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Nearly 60 Dear almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build a tax-free reserve of money …
A discussion about mental health and what police should do to respond to people in crisis took place Thursday in Manchester, days after a mass shooting left 18 people dead in Maine. Manchester police said a large majority of their calls involved either people suffering from a mental health crisis or an overdose. Law enforcement …
Jim Miller Special correspondent QQUESTION : I am currently enrolled in Original Medicare, but am considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer many additional benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? ANSWER: Be wary of Medicare …
Although several uses of artificial intelligence in mental health are seeing some success, experts say it’s still unclear whether it can be used on a larger scale. Therapists use AI to review large amounts of patient data, including family history, patient behaviors, and treatment response, to aid in diagnosis and treatment identification, as well as …
According to reports, the A.5610/S.5823 law is likely to take effect in April next year. Gov. Huchel vetoed a similar bill last December, citing concerns that the state Department of Health, which is tasked with determining which products are covered by the bill, lacks the expertise to analyze the ingredients used in countless products. That …
From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma’s health insurance marketplace is scheduled to open for the 2024 coverage year on November 1. This is the first day individuals and families can enroll, re-enroll or make changes to their health insurance plans. November 1: open registration begins Starting November 1, residents can explore the different health insurance …
(CNN) CVS is removing some over-the-counter allergy and cold medications from its shelves, a month after an independent advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in these medications, is ineffective when taken orally. We are removing certain oral cough and cold products that contain phenylephrine as the sole …
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress prohibited states from disenrolling people from Medicaid. The idea was to prevent people from losing coverage during the pandemic. But the emergency has passed. On April 1, state Medicaid programs regained the ability to exclude people who were no longer eligible. Some states have decided to reevaluate the …
The number of Arkansans covered by Medicaid or private insurance who filled a prescription for naloxone increased 340% following the passage of a law requiring an anti-overdose medication to be prescribed to patients receiving high doses of naloxone. opioids, according to an analysis by the Arkansas Center. for the improvement of health. According to the …