In case you missed it (ICYMI), here’s a list of the links that appeared on One Sick Vet’s Facebook page this week:
Monday: New post
Sometimes the Stars Align – But You Still Have to Check Your Six
Tuesday: More problems at VA hospital in Chicago
Wednesday: Wearable tech not shown to help people lose more weight than standard weight-loss techniques
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27654602?dopt=Abstract
Thursday: Good news! Tricare has updated preventive screening standards to align with “the American Academy of Pediatrics’ standards for care of well children over age 6.” Tricare will now pay more (and military families pay less) for certain preventive care screenings
http://www.moaa.org/NewTRICARE/
Friday: Since the 2017 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is so small (.3%), some retirees may be on the hook for Medicare Part B premium increases
http://www.moaa.org/Content/Take-Action/Top-Issues/Retirees/Diet-COLA-May-Cause-Headache.aspx