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Home medical devices pose risks for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers

Home medical devices offer health assistance but present potential safety issues and lack comprehensive support for users.

Ozempic and Wegovy should be covered by Medicare as weight loss treatments: KFF poll

GLP-1 drugs used for diabetes and heart disease gaining popularity as weight loss treatments.
KFF survey shows limited usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, with interest in Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs.

COVID and Medicare payments spark remote patient monitoring boom

Remote monitoring services are increasingly being recommended by doctors to keep tabs on patients with chronic illnesses, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medicare made it easier for doctors to bill for monitoring routine vital signs since 2019, allowing for broader coverage and payment flexibility.
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Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

Medicare to cover the obesity drug Wegovy for preventing heart attacks and strokes
Medicare guidance allows coverage for FDA-approved anti-obesity medications with additional benefits

Does Medicare cover Wegovy? Insurance provider could start covering certain weight loss drugs

Medicare may cover Wegovy for certain beneficiaries with heart disease.
CMS guidance allows using FDA-approved medications for specific uses under Part D plans.

Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

Medicare to cover the obesity drug Wegovy for preventing heart attacks and strokes
Medicare guidance allows coverage for FDA-approved anti-obesity medications with additional benefits

Does Medicare cover Wegovy? Insurance provider could start covering certain weight loss drugs

Medicare may cover Wegovy for certain beneficiaries with heart disease.
CMS guidance allows using FDA-approved medications for specific uses under Part D plans.
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How Medicare can start covering a popular weight-loss drug for more people

Medicare may cover anti-obesity drug Wegovy for cardiovascular risks
Drug companies seek FDA approval for weight-loss drugs for various other conditions

Does Medicare pay for dementia care? Here's what coverage you can expect for treatments and therapies

Dementia is not a normal part of aging, while age-related memory loss is common.
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