Visual artists are stepping up to defend their creations against artificial intelligence image-generators. Three artists filed a lawsuit against AI companies, signaling the difficulty creators will face in stopping AI developers from capitalizing on their work. This legal battle could set a precedent for other creators across various industries, pointing to the growing tension between …
If the government undergoes a shutdown, there are several factors to consider. From Social Security checks and national parks to jobs and critical services, the United States could experience several disruptions during this challenging time. Check out our condensed breakdown below to understand the potential impact: The House recently approved a new extension of funding, …
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New research from the University of Southern California reveals that millions of Americans, along with their doctors, lack awareness of early cognitive decline. The study suggests that general physicians often under-diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in their patients. This follows a previous study from the same authors that found a significant number of Medicare patients …
Medicare to Expand Coverage for PET Scans in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Medicare will now provide broader access to PET scans, a valuable tool in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in a recent memo that they would remove the once-in-a-lifetime limit previously imposed on PET scans. However, the decision on …
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently announced the 2024 monthly premiums for Medicare Part A and B. These premiums are set to increase by 6% next year, reflecting a rise in healthcare costs. In 2024, the premiums will rise by $9.80, going from $164.90 to $174.70. Additionally, the annual deductible for …
The White House announced on Tuesday that all 10 manufacturers of the first drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations will be participating in the process, despite some of them currently suing the administration to stop it. Ahead of the October 1 deadline, many of the companies indicated their willingness to participate in the negotiations. The …
It is anticipated that the announcement of next year’s Medicare Part B premiums will be made soon, and there is speculation that the coverage of another expensive new Alzheimer’s medication, Leqembi, could lead to an increase in monthly costs, similar to what happened in 2022. In July, Leqembi received full approval from the Food and …
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. have initiated a strike on Wednesday. The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions has approved the strike for three days in the Western states and for one day in Virginia and D.C., as reported by The Associated Press. This strike, …
A federal judge has declined to block the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program, requiring companies to cooperate with the government for now. This ruling comes ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline, by which drugmakers must sign agreements to engage in the negotiation process or face penalties. U.S. District Judge Michael J. Newman rejected a request …