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CMS calls for multi-payer alignment to advance value-based care in Medicaid

CMS has called for multi-payer alignment in value-based care arrangements, which are run by the state healthcare programs in a new letter addressed to the Medicare directors.

CMS releases Medicare payment rates for CPT codes for COVID-19 tests

CMS released the payments rates for new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, which is developed by the American Medical Association (AMA) for COVID-19 diagnostic tests.

Coronavirus FAQs: A look at preventive measures and better healthcare

When some states and countries are starting to reopen businesses and lift stay-at-home requirements, we look at some preventive measures as the restrictions seem to ease.

Are we exposed to the coronavirus while swimming in pools and lakes?

Fall prevention awareness week: Podiatric Medical Services can help prevent debilitating and fatal falls

Dr. Spohn-Gross says that the CDC and various studies found that foot pain is one of the leading causes of falls amongst seniors. Feet tends to flatten and widen with loss of elasticity in their tendons and ligaments.

New digital inhaler for asthma patients receives FDA approval

The FDA has approved a combination therapy digital inhaler for treatment of asthma among patients aged 12 years and older.