SpineFrontier execs arrested, charged with kickback scheme - Reuters

Jan 5, 2023

The exterior of John Jospeh Moakley U.S. Courthouse in Boston. REUTERS/Katherine Taylor Summary Related documents Defendants paid millions in sham consulting fees, prosecutors say Arrests follow earlier civil lawsuit, related guilty pleas (Reuters) - Two executives of Massachusetts spinal implant company SpineFrontier Inc were arrested Tuesday on charges of bribing surgeons to use their products by paying them sham consulting fees, federal prosecutors announced. SpineFrontier ...read more

3 Fintech Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Surge by More Than 60%

Jan 5, 2023

Even though data security breaches and increasing cyberattacks remain a concern for the fintech industry, the surge in digital financial transactions makes its prospects bright. Investors’ optimism about fintech stocks is evidenced by the Global X FinTech ETF’s ( FINX ) 8.4% gains over the past month, versus the SPDR SP 500 Trust ETF’s ( SPY ) 3.6% returns. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates as early as 2023 , and recently indicated its willingne ...read more

4 Short Squeeze Penny Stocks To Watch After SPRT Stock’s 1,309% Run

Jan 5, 2023

SPRT Stock Has Become The Cornerstone For Short Squeeze Penny Stock Breakouts This Quarter When penny stocks break out thousands of percentage points, traders take notice. This quarter, one little-known company, Support.com (NASDAQ:SPRT), began catching traction. While the company’s main model was support help for at-home workers, merger news quickly changed the narrative. As discussed earlier this week, SPRT stock started taking off after announcing plans to join forces with Greenidge Genera ...read more

Here's How Democrats Get Their Domestic Agenda Through — And It's Not Easy

Jan 5, 2023

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Does Medicare Pay for CPAP Machines and Supplies?

Jan 5, 2023

Medicare pays most costs of CPAP, a common therapy for people with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. To get coverage, you’ll need a physician to prescribe a CPAP machine based on tests — including a sleep study — showing that you have OSA. OSA , which afflicts 25 million adults in the United States, is a serious condition that, in addition to disturbing your sleep, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression. A CPAP machine provides continuous positive airw ...read more

4 Ways to Manage Retirement Health Care Costs

Jan 5, 2023

Health care in retirement is a big-ticket item. Experts estimate that an average 65-year-old retired couple in 2021 would need about $300,000 in after-tax savings earmarked for health care costs in their post-work life, even with Medicare, according to Fidelity . The totals are daunting, but you can take steps to keep costs as low as possible with the right planning, good insurance choices and a healthy understanding of your conditions and coverage. Try these strategies — now and in r ...read more

Idaho Medicare Insurance Plans - Advantage & Supplements

Jan 6, 2023

How Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) Policies Work with Medicare Advantage Plans Each Medicare Advantage Plan can charge differently. Most Medicare Advantage Plans include prescription drug coverage. Some people buy Medigap insurance as an add-on policy when they sign up for Medicare Part B. Others purchase supplemental private insurance after joining a Medicare Advantage Plan. If you don't know which type of supplement is right for you, ask your agent or call 1-800-MEDICARE, TTY/TD ...read more

Idaho Medicare Insurance Plans - Advantage & Supplements

Jan 6, 2023

How Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) Policies Work with Medicare Advantage Plans Each Medicare Advantage Plan can charge differently. Most Medicare Advantage Plans include prescription drug coverage. Some people buy Medigap insurance as an add-on policy when they sign up for Medicare Part B. Others purchase supplemental private insurance after joining a Medicare Advantage Plan. If you don't know which type of supplement is right for you, ask your agent or call 1-800-MEDICARE, TTY/TD ...read more