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National Health Spending Grew Slightly in 2021
A decline in federal government spending led to more modest growth in health care expenditures last year, according to figures released today by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Simultaneous Cannabis and Alcohol Use Rises After States Legalize Recreational Cannabis Use
Simultaneous cannabis and alcohol use, defined as using both substances at the same time so their effects overlap, increased in adults from 2008 to 2019, according to new research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Proposed Rule
In the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 proposed rule released today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed standards for issuers and Marketplaces, as well as requirements for agents, brokers, web-brokers, and assisters that help consumers with enrollment through Marketplaces that use the Federal platform.
VA launches national PACT Act Week of Action to inform Veterans and survivors about new health care and benefits
This weekend, VA will kick off a PACT Act Week of Action to inform Veterans, their families, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned.
Coronavirus Files: Widespread masking remains unlikely as holidays fuel viral surges
The flu virus took full advantage of family gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday. Over the week that ended Nov. 26, hospitalizations for flu nearly doubled, reports Richard Franki at WebMD.
