The holiday season is in full swing, a time when many of us are fortunate to be able to spread good cheer and celebrate with friends and family. I count myself as fortunate for many things at year’s end, including my new role as President & CEO of the HealthWell…more.
Since 2012, GivingTuesday has inspired millions around the world to unleash the power of their generosity to help others. The concept resonates deeply with all of us here at Real World Health Care and the HealthWell Foundation. This year, HealthWell is proud to celebrate a significant milestone: We have provided…more.
The prescription drug law that went into effect in January 2023 was designed to help save money for people with Medicare. One of the law’s provisions – effective January 1, 2025 – caps yearly Part D out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000, a significant savings for millions of Americans. The…more.
November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, affects more than 30 million Americans. That’s 1 out of every 8 Americans over 45. It is the third leading cause of death worldwide. But many have never heard of it. The COPD Foundation is dedicated to changing that.…more.
This week, the HealthWell Foundation, publishers of Real World Health Care, welcomed its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Michael S. Heimall, FACHE, is an accomplished executive with experience at some of the nation’s most respected veterans medical centers. He comes to HealthWell after serving as executive director of the…more.
The Community Liver Alliance (CLA) brands itself as an organization dedicated to global awareness and local impact. Even as the CLA has extended its beacon of hope to communities nationwide, the nonprofit still counts its hometown of Pittsburgh as its primary link to liver disease patients, providers, and caregivers. CLA’s…more.
Medicare Open Enrollment began yesterday and runs through December 7, 2024. During open enrollment, you can review your current health insurance coverage and make changes to your health insurance and other benefits. Changes you make during open enrollment may affect your coverage starting January 1, 2025. To help Real World…more.
Last year, the Global Liver Institute (GLI) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a partnership to improve the lives of Veterans with liver disease. Through the collaboration, VA and GLI are providing educational materials and webinars to help increase Veteran awareness of liver disease, increase health care engagement…more.
The HealthWell Foundation has launched an Oncology Caregiver Behavioral Health Fund as part of its commitment to the White House Cancer Moonshot. Through the fund, HealthWell will provide up to $2,000 in copayment assistance for prescription drugs, counseling services, psychotherapy, and transportation costs needed to treat or manage behavioral health…more.
An estimated 100 million Americans have a fatty liver, and most don’t know it. Twenty million of them will develop liver fibrosis disease or Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and 5 million will progress to liver cirrhosis or Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). Wayne Eskridge didn’t even know what fatty…more.
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