Background Medicare beneficiaries' care is becoming more fragmented as they are increasingly seeing (1) more specialists and (2) specialists more often, while the number of visits with their primary care clinician remains relatively constant
While strictly speaking, these are not snuffs because they contain no tobacco, they are an alternative for those who wish to avoid nicotine, or for "cutting" a strong snuff to an acceptable strength
The Secretary has also adopted the closely related goal that all people with Original Medicare be in an accountable care relationship by 2030, so that their needs can be holistically assessed, and their care is coordinated within a broader total cost of care system
E-cigarettes, harm reduction, and tobacco control: a path forward
As you start your quit journey, you might have some questions