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Tag Archives: Medicaid
New Interventions and Preventive Care Could Lower Costs and Reduce Hospitalization for Medicare Patients
Experts release a list of ideas for the future care of Medicare beneficiaries
The Bipartisan Policy Center recently found that an estimated 3.65 million Medicare beneficiaries might need more preventive care than they’re currently receiving. These Medicare patients fit into one or more of the following categories: Patients who aren’t dually eligible for Medicaid … Continue reading
Study Finds Medical Marijuana Could Save Medicare Millions
Research shows a correlation between a drop in prescription drug sales and cannabis use
According to two separate studies, medical marijuana could save Medicare an estimated $450 million annually. It could also save as much as $1.1 billion in Medicaid spending on prescription drugs every year. University of Georgia researchers Ashley Bradford and W. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chronic Pain Treatments, Glaucoma, Marijuana, Medicaid, Medical Marijuana, Medicare, pain, University of Georgia
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People with Developmental Disabilities Have Few Options When Caretakers Die
Many states lack the resources to help family caretakers
In the United States, most people who have serious developmental disabilities receive care from their loved ones at home. But when a caretaker dies, they often have no one to care for them. They typically go to an institution, where … Continue reading